What is there about his word?

Gospel Thoughts

*Ordinary Season : 22 Week - Tuesday* 

*GOSPEL - Lk 4:31-37*

*First Reading -1 Thes 5:1-6 9-11*

*What is there about his word?*

*1) People are asking What is there in Jesus' word?*

People who had come to Synagogue, after listening to Him, asking this question *What is there in His Words?*

They are asking this question, because they might have experienced something special, which they might not have experienced so far

They might have asked this question because, they might have perceived the special power, which was hidden in His Words 

They might have asked this question because they might have witnessed some miracles

*2) In Reality what is there is Jesus' Words*

The careful analysis of the Gospel will help us to see the following things in the Words of Jesus 

*There is healing in Jesus' words* : At many occasions, we see that the power of healing goes through His words. He commands the devil and it runs away, He commanded the fever, and the fever left her (Mother in law of Peter)

*There is miraculous power in Jesus' words* : The Gospel clearly shows us that Jesus performs the miracles through his words. The multiplication of loaves, the calming of the sea, etc 

*There is comfort and consolation in Jesus' Words* Jesus says come to me all you who are burdened and I will give you rest. 

Lots of consolation and comfort is found in Jesus' words 

*There is life giving power in Jesus' words* He raised Lazarus to life, Jairus' daughter, the only son of the widow at Nain. All these shows Jesus' life giving power in His words 

*There is Humility in Jesus' Words* While praying to His father He says, *it is not my will, but according to your will be done*

*There is conversion in His words*

Many people who listened to Jesus and finally they changed their life. Eg. Zacchaues, Samaritan woman, sinful woman, Matthew the Tax collector 

*There is sacrifice In His words*: Jesus spoke three times about His own death and resurrection. This shows the sacrifice of Jesus

*There is forgiveness in His words* Jesus forgave many people. He simply says, your sins are forgiven, go in peace 

Finally we can say that in Jesus' words, everything is found *Spirit of prayer, love, concern, truth, Justice, light, hope, encouragement, simplicity, etc

*3) Am I ready to find what is that Found in jesus' words*

Word of God is very dear to us. We read it many times. But do we ask the question that what is the power of Jesus' words?

Have I ever wondered about the power and nature of God's words?

*4) How can I find out the power of Jesus' words?*

Read the scriptures and meditate it

Try to read the Bible and you will find the power of Jesus' words 

Listen to your own conscience, and you will see the power of  word 

*Think about it*

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

*Fr Maxim Dsouza*

*Jeppu Seminary*

*Mangalore*