I am a Gift to Jesus

GOSPEL THOUGHTS

*Easter Season : Seventh  Week :  Thursday*

*Gospel : Jn 17:20-26*

*First Reading : Acts 22:30; 23:6-11*

*I am a Gift to Jesus*

*1) Father, they are your gift to me.*

In today's Gospel Jesus reveals a great truth about His disciples

Jesus says that His disciples are the greatest gift from the Father to Him 

Jesus is very happy to have this precious gift from the Father and He is ready to sacrifice His life to protect this beautiful treasure

*2) Gift is a very precious thing*

In our day today life, we have the experience of receiving and giving gifts to our loved ones 

It is our experience that whatever may be the gift, we always consider that gift is always precious

Since we consider gift as a precious thing, we protect it and it love it along with the one who gave the gift to us 

*3) I am a gift in the Hands of God*

It the Father who gives the gift to the Son and the precious gift is *Me*

So in the Hands of the Father and the Son, I remain as a precious gift 

What a privilege we enjoy to become a precious gift in the Hands of God 

The moment we realise this great fact, automatically our life changes and we become very important in the sight of God

*4) Gift and Love*

There is a close connection between the Gift and Love 

Finally it is the power of Love, which makes a person to gift something to another. 

So when I love a person in a sincere way, I give some gifts out if Love and makes the gift more precious  

*5) The value of gift goes beyond money value*

In terms of money the gift may be very very low price 

But that is not the value of the gift, because along with the money value, there are so many other valuable and precious things are involved in the gift. 

For example, the love, the depth of the relationship, the sweet memories, the attraction, the worth of the person, the emotions, the care and concern for other etc. 

*6) Gifts strengthens the Relationship*

Any gift which is given as a sign of Love, strengthen the bond and relationship

So gifts are instrumental in strengthening the relationship and unity 

*7) What is my Gift to Jesus?*

This is the very important thought 

I am given to Jesus as a precious gift by the Father 

But what is my gift to Jesus? Is it my life? Sincerity? Love? Sacrifice? Forgiveness? Humility? Generosity,?

*8) As a gift what is my responsibility?*

There is no doubt that I am a  precious gift in the Hands of Jesus 

If So, what is my responsibility? 

As a gift, I must always remain faithful to the Master 

As a gift, I must be at the service of the Master 

Gift can be used by the Master, as he wants. If So How do I allow myself to Jesus to produce much fruit 

Gift must be used, it can't be kept inside. 

So what about my life??

*Think about it*

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

*Fr Maxim DSouza*

*Jeppu Seminary*

*Mangalore*