To begin the good work, one need not have resources in plenty

GOSPEL THOUGHTS

*Ordinary Season  : 5th Week: Saturday*

*Gospel : Mk 8:1-10*

*First Reading : 1 Kgs12:26-32; 13:33-34*

*To begin the good work, one need not have resources in plenty*

*1) Great crowds*

The Gospel of the day presents to us a great crowd which followed Jesus 

According to the evangelist, there were 4000 people who had come to listen to Jesus

The crowd remained with Jesus for almost three days

*2) Limited Resources*

At the end of the third day, the resources which they might have brought when they got exhausted 

Since that was a deserted place, they had no option to arrange for some food immediately 

Yet there were 7 loaves of bread and few fish were found among the crowd 

Considering the number of  people and the items which were found, could be considered as very very little since it could be shared by only few 

*3) Work begins with the blessings of God* 

When these 7 loaves and few fish comes into the hands of Jesus, the situation totally changes 

Jesus begins the work, by invoking the heavenly Father's assistance and protection 

The work began with God's blessing, becomes a great miracle. 

*4) Good Work began with few things*

The entire work began with only few things 

Jesus started with 7 loaves and few fish and there was a great miracle 

This incident clearly shows, to begin a good work, one need not have too many sources 

Good work can begin with very little whatever we have. God multiplies the work which done with sincere heart  

*5) Small beginning and great achievement*

The parable of the mustard seed clearly shows the greatness of small beginning 

Mother Theresa started her mission with 5 Rupees. 

Great things have small beginning 

Its a mystery and God can work wonders when we cooperate with Him 

*6) Waiting is foolishness*

Beginning a good work with whatever we have is a great wisdom 

One who waits for acquiring all the things to begin a good work, can never succeed in doing any work 

All can do great good works with whatever resources we have  

One should never wait to accumulate resources to begin the work 

A good work  started with good and pure intention, for the betterment of the fellow beings always has a happy ending 

Every little Good work never goes unnoticed by the Lord. 

We are blessed by God, for every little good deed

Am I ready to begin a little good work, with whatever I have?

*Think about it*

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

*Fr Maxim DSouza*

*Jeppu Seminary*

*Mangalore*