God's mighty deeds done in my Life, had been done in somewhere else, what would have happened??

Gospel Thoughts

*Ordinary Season : 15th Week -  Tuesday*

*God's mighty deeds done in my Life, had been done in somewhere else, what would have happened??*

*GOSPEL -  Mt 11:20-24*

*FIRST READING - Is 7:1-9*

*1) Chorazin,  Bethsaida and Capernaum*

These are the three cities which are mentioned in today's Gospel, in the context of Jesus' ministry

Infact Jesus had visited these places many times. He had also performed many miracles in these places 

But the people of these places failed to understand the importance of the miracles and to change thier life 

Ultimately they enjoyed the benefits but forgot to change thier life 

*2) Tyre, Sidon and Sodom*

In these cities also people were living and their life was not edifying

In this context Jesus says that if he had performed the miracles which he had performed in Chorazin,  Bethsaida and Capernaum had performed in Tyre, Sidon and Sodom, they would have changed their life long back 

So Jesus is not happy with the response of Chorazin,  Bethsaida and Capernaum, since they had not changed their life 

*3) Chorazin,  Bethsaida and Capernaum and my life*

Like this above cities, Jesus is busy in performing lots of miracles in my life 

From the moment of birth, till now the amount of blessings we have recieved may not be able to count 

But the question is what changes have taken place in my life? 

*4) If the miracles had been done in some one else's life!*

What will Jesus say, when He looks at my life? 

Will he say, You good and faithful servant, you were faithful in small things so I will give you greater things 

Or will he say, you wicket servant, depart from my eyesight?

Will He say, if the good things done in your life had been done in some one else's life, there would have been better results

*5) Repentance as Response for the miracles*

The Gospel makes it very clear that, repentance is the right response for all the miracles which happen in our life, which are done by Jesus 

Repentance, can change ones life and destiny of Life 

By realising the great miracles in my own life, am I ready to live my life according to Jesus' will?

*Think about it*

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

*Fr Maxim Dsouza*

*Jeppu Seminary*

*Mangalore*