Whose Fruit am I enjoying in my Life?

Gospel Thoughts

*Ordinary Season : 19th Week - Friday*

*GOSPEL - Mt 19:3-12*

*First Reading - Jos 24:1-13*

*Whose Fruit am I enjoying in my Life?*

*"I gave you a land that you had not tilled and cities that you had not built, to dwell in; you have eaten of vineyards and olive groves which you did not plant.”*

*1) Israrel enjoyed God given things*

The last words of the first reading today, reflects reality of God's goodness and generosity towards the people of Israel 

The land they occupied, the Cities they had and the vineyards they enjoyed and olive groves they used, was everything free of cost was given to them 

In one words, they enjoyed the things, which they had not worked for it 

*2) I do enjoy the things, which I have not worked for it*

There are many things, which I enjoy in my life, for which I have not worked for it 

The city where I live 

The facility which I use, water, electricity, road, vehicle, schools, hospitals, 

The work I have today, is a gift. Its not I who invented the work. I only carry on the work 

The care, concern, friendship, love, and service - once again are the valuable things in life, which I enjoy not because I worked for it, but because of someone's goodness 

Every aspect in life is the gift of God and from others. We need to realise this great Truth. 

*3) Great Truth of life*

The realization that - I enjoy the things which are the result of some one else's hard work is one of the great truths of our life 

The moment we realise this great fact, our life changes and we come to know the value of others hard work 

The ignorance about the fact will make a person  more proud and arrogant, which intern will affect our life 

*4) What is my responsibility?*

First of all I need to be very grateful for the things I enjoy in my life, which is the result of someone else's hard work 

Secondly I must work hard, so that the future generation may enjoy the good facility, because of my hard work 

Thirdly we need to remain Grateful to God, at all times because whatever we have is His gift. We none of us can posses any of the things because of our merits 

Such attitude in life will make us great persons, and we will become effective instruments in the Hands of the Lord.

*Think about it*

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

*Fr Maxim Dsouza*

*Jeppu Seminary*

*Mangalore*