We are called to remain in His Word

GOSPEL THOUGHTS*

*Ordinary Season : Lenten Season - 5th Week : Wednesday*

*Gospel : Jn 8:31-42*

*First Reading : Dn 3:14-20, 91-92, 95*

*We are called to remain in His Word*

*1) Bible is God's Word*

The entire bible is nothing but the Word of God

We have 73 books which contain the Word of God 

The Word of God is such a inspiring Word, which can change the life of the people. 

It is relevant to all the time, and in every situation

*2) Jesus calls us to remain in His Word*

In the Gospel of the day, Jesus specially calls us to remain in His Word

Remaining in His Word means, remaining with Jesus

By remaining with the Word, we are able to know Jesus in a better way and thus we can know the Truth 

*3) Why we have to remain in His Word*

By remaining in His Word, we get deeper knowledge and divine experience

By remaining in His Words, we are enlightened to know the Truth 

By remaining in His Word, we become free and we are freed from the slavery of Sin 

By remaining in His Word, we become the Children of the Heavenly Father 

*4) Various ways of Remaining in His Word*

By reading the scriptures every day 

By meditating His Words 

By studying His Word 

By Praying His Word 

By Teaching His Word

By Practicing His Word, through the Gospel values like, Forgiveness, simplicity, humility, sacrifice, love, service, generosity etc 

*5) How do I try to remain in His Word*

It is a very important question

Breaking away from the Word means breaking away from the relationship of God 

Those who don't remain in His Word, they become the slaves of Sin, slaves of this World to its pomp and Glory, slaves of bodily pleasures etc 

So what are the ways through which I try to remain in His Word? 

There is no Way to God, without the way through His Word

*Think about it*

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

*Fr Maxim DSouza*

*Jeppu Seminary*

*Mangalore*