Those who See God, their life is preserved

GOSPEL THOUGHTS

*Ordinary Season : 14th Week : Tuesday*

*Gospel : Mt 9:32-38*

*First Reading : Genesis 32:23-33*

*Those who See God, their life is preserved*

*1) Jacob's Fight with God*

The First reading of the day, speaks about the, Jacob's fight with God 

Without knowing the identity of God, Jacob faught whole night and he was victorious

Finally, Jacob realised that It was God, who came in the form of person and faught with Him    

*2) The Reaction of Jacob*

When he realised that It was God who faught with Him, He said *For I have seen God face to face and yet my life is preserved*

He also changed the name of the place, since he encountered the Lord, who change Jacob's name as *Israel* 

*3) Benefits of Seeing God*

Jacob was blessed by the Lord. This is the reward which, Jacob received since he was able to see God 

Secondly, His name was changed, from Jacob to Israel, which shows the change in Jacob. So seeing God, brings about a great change in ones life. Israel means *God preserves*

Seeing God also benefited in changing the name of the place as Peniel. Peniel means *Face of God*

*4) We are blessed to see the Lord, everyday*

Eucharist is a great mystery where we see the Lord face to face 

By seeing Lord, in the Eucharist, our life is blessed, our life is preserved and our life becomes meaningful 

Seeing the Lord is a great moment in our life. Its a great privilege given to the followers of Jesus 

*5) Other areas where we can see the Lord, face to face*

The forgiveness is the face of God

The mercy is the face of God

The sacrifice is the face of God

The Love is the face of God 

The poor are the face of God 

The exploited are the face of God 

The generous are the face of God 

The suffering are the face of God 

The persecuted are the face of God 

*6) Purity of Life needed to see the face the Lord*

Only those who are good and genuine are able to see the face and face the person 

A lier will never see the face while facing the person 

It is only the just and sincere persons who can look at the eyes and face while they encounter the other 

So purity of Life is needed to see the face of the Lord

Am I ready to see the face of God?? 

Do I have the courage to see the face of God

*Think about it*

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

*Fr Maxim DSouza*

*Jeppu Seminary*

*Mangalore*