Various Ways through which we can acknowledge that Jesus is our Lord and Master before others

Gospel Thoughts

*Ordinary Season : 28th Week - Saturday*

*GOSPEL - Lk 12:8-12*

*First Reading - Rom 4:13, 16-18*

*Various Ways through which we can acknowledge that Jesus is our Lord and Master before others*

*1) Jesus' call to acknowledge Him as our Lord and Master*

The Gospel of the day, tell us the need and necessity of acknowledging Jesus as our Lord and Master before others 

When we acknowledge Jesus as our Lord and Master in return He will acknowledge us as His  faithful servants

When we acknowledge Him before others, He will give us special power to bear witness before others 

The acknowledging Jesus as our Lord and Master will result in allowing ourselves to the power of the Holy Spirit, who will work great miracles in and through us, and will give us the special courage to face any sort of persecution

*2) Various ways to Acknowledge Jesus as our Lord and Master*

*Forgiveness* One of the best ways to acknowledge Jesus as our Lord and Master in the present day World 

*Humility* It is a Special quality of Jesus, who humbled himself until the death on the Cross. One who practices this value, boldly acknowledges that Jesus is his/her Lord and Master 

*Service*: Jesus spent His life serving others and finally He showed the value of the service by washing the feet of the disciples. A person who is involved in selfless service, acknowledges Jesus as the Lord and Master 

*Sacrifice* The sacrifice is at the centre of Jesus' life and mission. One can acknowledge Jesus through the sacrifice

*Suffering* There is no Christian life without Suffering. One can acknowledge Jesus as His Lord and Master by enduring suffering 

*Love* Love of the neighbour and the love of the the enemies are the best ways to acknowledge Jesus 

*3) What are the ways,  I have in my life, to acknowledge Jesus as my Lord and Master?* 

As we saw above that there are many ways through which we can acknowledge Jesus as our Lord and Master 

Which are the above ways fit into my life style? 

By looking at my way of life, will they be able to perceive that Jesus is my Lord and Master from my life

Which are the other ways in my life show that I really accept Jesus as my Lord and Master?

*4) Without Jesus there is no Christian Life*

A Christian can not remain in a neutral way. Either he has to acknowledge Jesus as the Lord and Master or else He/she will deny Him 

Christian life and mission is impossible without acknowledging Jesus as our Lord and Master 

Bt becoming counter witness to Jesus, automatically we deny Jesus rather than acknowledging Jesus 

*5) Those who acknowledge, Reward is great*

Acknowledging Jesus as our Lord and Master at times is difficult and Challenging, especially in today's context, but not impossible. 

One who acknowledges Jesus, in spite of all the challenges and troubles, Jesus will reward him abundantly 

He/she will be blessed with eternal life

Am I ready to acknowledge Jesus as my Lord and Master, especially when faced with challenges???

*Think about it*

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

*Fr Maxim Dsouza*

*Jeppu Seminary*

*Mangalore*