Will of the Father and His Purpose for the Humanity

GOSPEL THOUGHTS

*Easter Season:  Third Week: Wednesday* 

*Gospel : Jn 6:35-40*

*First Reading : Acts 8:1b-8*

*Responsorial Psalm : Ps 66:1-3a, 4-5, 6-7a*

*Will of the Father and His Purpose for the Humanity*

*1) What Is the Will of the Father?*

In essence, the will of the Father is:

*That all who believe in Jesus would have eternal life and be raised up on the last day.*

This reflects:

*Salvation* – God wants everyone to be saved (1 Timothy 2:3–4).

*Faith in Jesus* – Believing in the Son is key (John 6:40).

*Obedience and Holiness* – Living according to God's ways (1 Thessalonians 4:3).

*Perseverance* – God wants none to be lost (John 6:39).

*2) Father's Will through Jesus Christ*

*A) Jesus Came to Do the Father's Will*

*"For I have come down from heaven not to do my will but to do the will of him who sent me.”*

(John 6:38)

Jesus lived in total submission to the Father’s purpose. 

Every word, action, and decision He made was aligned with God's plan — especially the plan of salvation.

*B) In His Life: Obedience and Revelation*

*“Anyone who has seen me has seen the Father.”* (John 14:9)

Through His words and works, Jesus revealed the heart of the Father — compassion, truth, mercy, and righteousness.

In Jesus, we see not just a messenger, but the embodiment of God’s will in human form.

To know God’s will, look at Jesus

*C) In His Death: The Ultimate Obedience*

*“Not my will, but yours be done.”* (Luke 22:42)

In Gethsemane, Jesus surrendered fully to the Father’s will — even when it meant suffering and death.

His crucifixion was not a tragedy of fate, but a fulfillment of divine purpose.

The cross is the clearest picture of the will of the Father being carried out — justice and mercy meeting in Christ.

We are called to take up our cross and follow Him, obeying even when it costs.

*D) In His Resurrection: Victory and New Life*

*“God raised him from the dead... so that everyone who believes in him will receive forgiveness of sins.”* (Acts 10:40–43)

Jesus’ resurrection was the Father’s vindication of His Son and the proof that salvation was complete.

The will of the Father was not just about Christ dying, but about opening the way to new life for all who believe.

*F) In His Ongoing Work: Interceding and Sending*

*“He always lives to intercede for them.”* (Hebrews 7:25)

*“As the Father has sent me, I am sending you.”* (John 20:21)

Even now, Jesus continues the Father's will by interceding for us and sending His followers into the world with the message of the gospel.

*3) Will of the Father for My Life*

*A) To Know and Love God Through Jesus Christ*

The first and deepest will of the Father for my life is a personal relationship with Him through Jesus.

*B) To Be Transformed and Made Holy*

The Father’s will is for me to become more like Jesus, shaped by the Spirit in love, purity, humility, and truth.

*C) To Serve Others with Love*

God’s will is that me to become a channel of His love, not just a receiver.

*D) To Trust and Obey Him Step by Step*

God's will is not always revealed in one moment, but in many small steps of trust.

*E) To Bear Fruit that Lasts*

My life has purpose beyond this world — for the Kingdom of God. God wills that we work for it 

*Think about it*

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

*Fr Maxim DSouza*

*Jeppu Seminary*

*Mangalore*