Lessons from the Counting of the Hair of the head

GOSPEL THOUGHTS*

*Ordinary Season:  Fourteenth Week :  Saturday*

*Gospel : Mt 10:24-33*

*First Reading : Gn 49:29-32; 50:15-26a*

*Responsorial Psalm : Ps 105:1-2, 3-4, 6-7*

*Lessons from the Counting of the Hair of the head*

*Even all the hairs of your head are counted.*

*1) God’s Knowledge of You Is Intimate and Personal*

The fact that God counts even our hairs shows that He knows everything about us—more than we know ourselves.

You are not anonymous or invisible to God. He is deeply interested in every part of your life.

The mention of our hairs being counted emphasizes that nothing about us is too small or insignificant for God. 

He is not only concerned with the big problems of life but also with the tiniest details.

*2) You Are of Great Value to God*

If something as insignificant as your hair is noticed by God, how much more is your soul, your pain, your joy?

Never doubt your worth. Your value doesn’t come from people’s opinions, but from God’s love.

*3) God’s Care Extends to the Smallest Details*

Hair is constantly changing—falling out and regrowing. Yet God keeps count.

God is involved in the details. Bring even your small problems and daily struggles to Him in prayer.

*4) God Is Always Watching Over You*

This verse assures us of God’s constant attention—you are never out of His sight.

You are never truly alone. Even when no one else sees or understands, God does.

*5) Live Fearlessly and Trust God*

Jesus said this to encourage the disciples as they faced danger and rejection.

If God watches over your hairs, He will also protect your life. So trust Him and live with courage and faith.

*6) Let Go of Anxiety*

We often worry about what lies ahead. But this verse reminds us: God already knows it all.

Replace anxiety with trust. If God can count your hair, He can handle your future.

*7) God’s Love Is Constant Despite Change*

Hair falls and grows, people come and go, circumstances change. But God’s awareness of us remains unchanged.

God’s love and care for you are unchanging, even when everything else shifts.

*Think about it*

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

*Fr Maxim DSouza*

*Jeppu Seminary*

*Mangalore*