The need of Acknowledging Jesus before Others

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*Ordinary Season : 28th Week : Saturday*

*Gospel : Lk 12:8-12*

*First Reading : Rom 4:13, 16-18*

*The need of Acknop momwledging Jesus before Others*

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*1) The concept of Acknowledgment*

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Acknowledgment is the the act of showing that you have seen or noticed somebody/something

It is also a notek or a letter, that says that solmething has been received or noticed

In today's Gospel Jesus speaks about the Acknowledgment or the need of Acknowledging Him before the others.

*2) Acknowledging Jesus before others*

In today's Gospel Jesus speaks about this concept 

As a Christian one has to acknowledge Jesus before others 

Acknowledging Jesus before others means 

Speaking pool pabout Jesus 

Working for Jesus 

Accepting Him as the Saviour of the World 

Showing Jesus to others through various ways 

Making Jesus is the centre of my life 

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*3) Best Ways of Acknowledgments

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External signs to show to others that I belong to Jesus. For example, having Cross around the neck, Having a Rosary, wearing Scapulars etc 

Service is another wonderful way to acknowledge Jesus before others. Christians are known by service, and service shows who Jesus is for others 

Forgiveness is another way to acknowledge Jesus before others 

Praying for enemies is the direct way to acknowledge Jesus before others 

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*4) Benefits of Acknowledging Jesus before others*

Whatever way we use here for acknowledging Jesus before others, will be used in heaven to acknowledge us to enter into Heaven 

Heaven will acknowledge a person, depends on whether he/she has acknowledge Jesus in His/her life or not 

Entering the heaven and participating in the heavenly glory is the greatest benefit for acknowledging Jesus here before others 

*5) There is no identity with out Jesus*

For a Christian there is no identity without Jesus 

If a person fails to acknowledge Jesus before others, the purpose of his/her life itself is misplaced 

The very purpose of a Christian is to acknowledge Jesus wherever he/she goes and whatever he/she does in her/his life 

*6) Daily life to acknowledge Jesus before others*

When I pray 

When I go to church 

When I pray Rosary 

When I serve others 

When I attend ward meetings 

When I humble myself 

When I joyfully do my work 

When I don't find fault with others 

When I am able to face life in a positive way 

When I am able to trust others 

When I able to adjust with others 

When I am able to have friendly relationship

When I am serene and peaceful 

When I am able to appreciate others 

When I become a prayerful person 

When I am simple in my way of life 

When I am able to go out of the way to help others 

When I am able to smile in difficult situations 

These are beautiful ways to acknowledge Jesus before others

*Think about it*

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

*Fr Maxim DSouza*

*Jeppu Seminary*

*Mangalore*