Various important things involved in Following Jesus

GOSPEL THOUGHTS

*Ordinary Season : Eight Week :  Tuesday*

*Gospel : Mk 10:28-31*

*First Reading : Sir 35:1-12*

*Various important things involved in Following Jesus*

*1) Sacrifice*

The Gospel of the day Shows various things which are involved in following Jesus 

Sacrifice is one of the important things which has to be taken seriously in order to follow Jesus 

Jesus says one has to sacrifice ones own Father, Mother, brothers, Sisters and the Property

The above things can be taken in a literal sense. But at the same time it can also be seen in another angle

The above mentioned things are most dear to us and our attachment to these things is very high. Jesus says, in life we need to detach ourselves from those things to  which we are attached  most

*2) Persecution*

This is the another important thing which is involved in following Jesus 

We the followers Jesus stand for justice, truth, and fight against injustice, take the side of the poor and spreading the good news, they are met with persecutions

History has shown this fact and proved this fact 

In the present day situation, the followers of Jesus are facing the very cruel way of persecutions, because they follow the values of Jesus 

So persecutions are the part and parcel of the followers of Jesus 

*3) 100 fold reward*

In the Gospel Jesus also tells us that all those who sacrifice something for the sake of Jesus get it back in hundred fold

This hundred fold may not be in same kind or in similar way, but always comes with a better format and higher things 

It may be a kind of happiness, joy, fulfillment etc for working for the Lord 

*4) Eternal Life*

This is the highest reward which Jesus is promising for the followers of Jesus 

Eternal life is the purpose of every Human life. By following Jesus and living the life of values based on the Gospel will help us to gain eternal life 

*5) Am I ready to follow Jesus?*

When we see the Gospel and the teachings of Jesus, it is clear that both good things and the Challenges are found in following Jesus 

At times the challenges are more than the good things. 

So in thus context what is my response? 

Am I ready to follow Jesus? 

When I follow Jesus what type of reward I expect from Jesus? Is it according the standards of this world or according to the standards of the Gospel? 

*Think about it*

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

*Fr Maxim DSouza*

*Jeppu Seminary*

*Mangalore*