Various Signs that I have received Jesus in my Life

GOSPEL THOUGHTS

*Easter Season : Fourth Week : Thursday*

*Gospel : Jn 13:16-20*

*First Reading : Acts 13:13-25*

*Various Signs that I have received Jesus in my Life*

*1) Jesus speaks about receiving Him in ones life*

In today's Gospel Jesus speaks about receiving Jesus in ones life 

Jesus says *whoever receives the one I send receives me, and whoever receives me receives the one who sent me.*

When one receives Jesus He/she also receives the Father in ones life 

This also highlights the importance of receiving Jesus in our life  

*2) Various signs that one has received Jesus in ones life*

If the person us able to *forgive*, He/She has received Jesus in his/her life 

If the person us able to *Love*, He/She has received Jesus in his/her life 

If the person us able to *Sacrifice for the sake of the other*, He/She has received Jesus in his/her life

If the person us able to *Humble in life*, He/She has received Jesus in his/her lif

If the person us able to *Serve the needy*, He/She has received Jesus in his/her life

If the person us able to *Share whatever one has*, He/She has received Jesus in his/her life

If the person us able to *Smile gracefully*, He/She has received Jesus in his/her life

If the person us able to *encourage and appreciate others*, He/She has received Jesus in his/her life

If the person us able to *control ones jealousy, anger, hatred, pride, revengeful attitude, and selfishness*, He/She has received Jesus in his/her life

*3) What are the signs in my Life that I have received Jesus in my life?*

Do I believe because I have received baptism, that I have received Jesus in my life?

Do I believe because I receive communion during mass, that I have received Jesus in my life?

Do I believe because I dont do any harm of injustice to others, that I have received Jesus in my life?

These are the external signs. But what are the real signs in my life? 

If I am taking revenge for every little thing, if I am always jealous, if I cheat others in many ways, if I am a self centred and selfish person, how can I say that I have received Jesus and is living in me??  

*4) Receiving and Making to remain forever is a great Challenge*

At times receiving Jesus may be very easy. But to make him to remain in our life, is a great challenge

One has to struggle continuously, to make our life comfortable to remain Jesus in our life 

The core spirituality of Christian life depends on receiving Jesus in our life, making him to stay in our life and giving others the same Jesus from our life 

*Think about it*

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

*Fr Maxim DSouza*

*Jeppu Seminary*

*Mangalore*