Who is doing work in and through me?

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*Gospel Thoughts*

*Easter Season : 5th Week - Monday*

*GOSPEL -  Jn 14:6-14*

*First Reading - 1 Cor 15:1-8*

*Who is doing work in and through me?*

*Jesus says "The Father who dwells in me is doing his works."*

*1) The power which works in Jesus*

We know that Jesus is a great miracle worker, healer, and having special divine power 

As Jesus Himself says that, he is able to do all these things, because the Father dwells in Him and it is the Father who does His work through the Son 

In other words we can say that it is the Father who works in and through the Son

*2) The Dwelling of Father is very important*

Jesus is very clear that *The Father who dwells in me is doing his works*

It means dwelling of the Father is very important. To work in and through the Son, the Father has to dwell in the Son

That is why Jesus says *Believe me that I am in the Father and the Father is in me*

*3) Divine power within the self can do only Good*

It is very clear from the life of Jesus that the divine power or the dwelling of the Father led Jesus to do only good 

That is why the scripture says *"He went on doing good" Acts 10:38*

The moment a person is doing a good work means, it is God who is working in and through him/her.

*Without me you can do nothing* John 15:5

All Good works have the source in God himself

*4) My works Shows who is dwelling in me*

One can not hide this fact from any one. 

The type of work or the ministry one does and the intention behind it, will clearly show that who is dwelling in me and who is doing that work 

As we know all the good works have their source in God himself, likewise all the bad/evil works have their source in Satan devil. 

So we ourselves can evaluate that who is dwelling in me and doing these works 

*5) The Qualities of a person in whom God dwells and works*

One who is able to forgive his/her neighbour

One who is able to accept that he/she is a sinner and needs God's mercy 

One who is able to love the other without any selfish motives 

One who is able to serve others without any expectations

One who is able to humble himself 

One who has the courage to tell the truth and fight for justice 

One who is able to suffer and die for the sake of truth and justice 

One who is able to see God in the neighbour

One who is able to share with others 

One who is able to accept all the challenges, problems, crisis in a positive way, believing in the providence of God 

One who does not quit doing good, in spite of opposition, persecution and challenges 

These qualities will tell us that it is God who dwells and works in and through them

*6) Things to check in our lives*

See very often whether my pride works in and through me? 

Check whether my anger,  revenge, arrogance works in and through me? 

See whether gossip, silly talk, and other unnecessary talks works in and through me? 

Check whether, selfishness, ego, power,money, influence, pleasure, attachment for worldly things works in and through me? 

We need to check very often whether it is the power of God or the power of evil which is working in and through me? 

We have been created and sent into this world as an instruments of God, to accomplish His mission

If so will I cooperate for the same? 

*Think about it*

*God bless you and your  family. Praying for you and your dear ones*

*Fr Maxim Dsouza*

*Jeppu Seminary*

*Mangalore*