Does my Works testify that I am a follower of Christ?

GOSPEL THOUGHTS

*Advent Season : 3rd Week : Friday*

*Gospel : Jn 5:33-36*

*First Reading : Is 56:1-3a, 6-8*

*Does my Works testify that I am a follower of Christ?*

*1)  John's Work testified that He is for Truth*

John was sent by God, to prepare the way of the Lord

He was ready even to sacrifice his life to prepare the way of the Lord. 

He always upheld truth and condemned evil and falsehood. That is why, he was martyred by Herod 

In today's Gospel Jesus says that *John testified to the Truth*

His life witness shows that he lived for truth and died for truth

*2) Jesus' Work testified that He was sent by the Father*

Jesus came to this world to save us. He was sent by the Father to redeem the world 

Many times Jesus proclaimed that he was sent by the Father and His mission was to do the will of Heavenly Father

The Preaching, teaching, and His sacrifice on the Calvary shows that He was sent by the Father to redeem the World 

*3) Saints mission testified that they were followers of Jesus*

Any saint if we take their life and mission shows that they are genuine followers of Jesus 

Mother Theresa's life and mission shows that she was a genuine follower of Jesus 

Fr Stan Swamy's mission, courage and dedication shows that he was a ardent follower of Jesus 

Sr Rani Maria, and many others who suffer for the sake of Jesus shows that they are genuine followers of Jesus 

*4) My Works and Jesus*

What about my life? My life is engaged in various activities

Does those activities depict that I am genuine follower of Christ? 

What idea they give about my life? Is it about wordly idea or about heavenly idea? 

How do others see me because of my activity filled life? 

What can I do to show to the world outside, that I am a genuine follower of Christ

*Think about it*

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

*Fr Maxim DSouza*

*Jeppu Seminary*

*Mangalore*