God gave His only beloved Son. What do I give in return?

GOSPEL THOUGHTS

*Easter Season: Second Week : Wednesday*

*Gospel : Jn 3:16-21*

*First Reading : Acts 5:17-26*

*God gave His only beloved Son. What do I give in return?*

*1) God gave his only beloved Son*

The Gospel of the day tells us that, God gave his only beloved Son, to us and to the entire world 

He gave His Son, so that all might be saved and may obtain eternal life 

The purpose of sending His only Son,  is to save the entire world and the people from the clutches of Satan and Sin

*2) The Best everlasting Gift*

By giving Jesus, His only beloved Son, God gave us the best gift, that is to say ;0

The everlasting gift 

With Jesus,  we understand that God gave us the best and everlasting gift  to all of us,whose value one cant even calculate 

Such is the importance of God's great gift to us 

*(3) What is my response?*

God gave us best gift, which we are supposed to share with Others. What is my response?

Have I realised the importance and necessity of this gift, who comes in the person of Jesus 

Do I think about this gift in my day today life? 

*4) What is my Gift?*

God gave us the best Gift. What about my life? 

What would the best gift to God and to neighbours in my day today life 

After having received the gifts, it is our duty and obligation to share the gift, with others, which is received from God

*5) The possible gift in return to God and others*

Our life is one of the best gifts to God and others

Along with our life, the following things are considered as the best gifts to others and to God 

A Heart with thankfulness

A heart which serves others 

A heart which is ever ready to forgive others 

A heart which is able to remain faithful to God and others 

A heart which is ready to reach out others in their need 

A heart without any guile 

A heart with the power of prayer. 

So what is the gift which I have have in my life, to share with others  

*Am I ready to share my valuable gift with others?*

*Think about it*

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

*Fr Maxim DSouza*

*Jeppu Seminary*

*Mangalore*