What is the level of my Stress/Anguish to accomplish the Mission

GOSPEL THOUGHTS

*Ordinary Season : 29th Week : Thursday*

*Gospel : Lk 12:49-53*

*First Reading : Eph 3:14-21*

*What is the level of my Stress/Anguish to accomplish the Mission*

*1) How great is my anguish until it is accomplished!*

The above words are from Jesus 

These words speak about Jesus' mission and the vigour in which the mission is done 

The words *stress* or *anguish* Should be seen in a positive way. These words are not to be seen in a negative way 

So it is more of a driving force or passion or interest in carrying our the Mission 

*2) Great Anguish or Great stress*

Jesus says that he is under great anguish or great stress

This great anguish or Stress indicates that Jesus is fully into the mission 

The heart and soul of Jesus is fully immersed in the building the Kingdom of God here on Earth

*3) Jesus' Mission is to set Fire*

Fire is something which makes people to become alert and active 

Where ever there is fire, no one can sit idle. People become automatically active and involve themselves in doing something

So Jesus is full of fire and now he is ready to set that fire into the world 

The fire of love 

The fire of healing 

The fire of forgiveness

The fire of sharing 

The fire of sacrifice

The fire of unity

The fire of humility

The fire of fight against injustice

The fire of truth 

The fire of simplicity

The fire of obedience

The fire kindness and compassion

*4) The Driving Force*

The stress, anguish or passion becomes a very powerful driving force in the life of Jesus 

This driving force didn't allow Jesus to keep quiet but to work actively in building the Kingdom of God 

Jesus was always on move and proclaiming the kingdom of God. 

This is because of the driving froce which Jesus had. 

Jesus hailed truth and condemned falsehood. He faught against evil and sin and he was not frightened because of this driving force 

This is how it works in our life 

*5) What is my driving force?*

It is very important to identify the driving force of my life 

All of us were given the same driving force by God, to build the Kingdom of God, through various ways and ministries. 

What about today? Is my driving force helping me to build the Kingdom of God or My own Kingdom? 

Is that driving force is still active or inactive? 

In what areas my driving force consists? 

What can I do to convert my driving force to become better human being and to lead a fruitful life? 

*Think about it*

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

*Fr Maxim DSouza*

*Jeppu Seminary*

*Mangalore*