Not earth, Not heaven, Not an iota, Not a dot will pass away until all is accomplished

GOSPEL THOUGHTS

*Ordinary Season : Tenth Week:  Wednesday*

*Gospel :  Mt 5:17-19*

*First Reading : 1 Kings 18:20-39*

*Responsorial Psalm : 16: 1-11*

*Not earth, Not heaven, Not an iota, Not a dot will pass away until all is accomplished*

*1) What does "until all is accomplished" mean?*

*A) The fulfillment of God's redemptive plan*

In the immediate context, Jesus says: "I have not come to abolish the Law or the Prophets but to fulfill them."

The Law and the Prophets pointed toward God's saving work. Christians understand that Jesus fulfilled this through: His teachings, His obedience to God, His death and resurrection, and The establishment of God's Kingdom

So "all is accomplished" refers to God's plan reaching its intended goal.

*B) The completion of everything God has promised*

Many Christians also see a future dimension: Justice fully established, Evil finally defeated, God's Kingdom fully realized and Creation renewed

In this sense, history itself is moving toward God's intended fulfillment.

*C) Nothing in God's purpose is accidental*

Jesus is emphasizing that God is not careless. Even the smallest element of His purposes has significance. The point is not legalism; the point is God's faithfulness.

*2) The Emphasis of Jesus*

Many people focus on the Law itself, but Jesus' deeper emphasis seems to be: God's word is trustworthy, Human plans change. Empires rise and fall. Ideas come and go. But God's purposes endure.

"Not heaven and earth" means that even the most permanent things we see are less permanent than God's truth.

*3) How is this applicable to our lives?* 

*A) Small things matter* 

If God cares about an iota and a dot, then seemingly insignificant acts are not insignificant.

A kind word, A hidden prayer, An act of forgiveness, A moment of honesty

These may appear small, but they participate in God's larger purposes.

*C) Trust the process when fulfillment is not visible* 

Often we want immediate results. Jesus reminds us that fulfillment unfolds over time.

A seed does not become a tree overnight. Faithfulness today may be part of a larger story that we cannot yet see.

*C) God's promises are more durable than circumstances* 

When life feels uncertain, Jesus points to something stable: Circumstances change. Emotions change. Societies change.

But God's purposes remain.

*D) Obedience is about alignment, not mere rule-keeping* 

Jesus later teaches that the deepest intent of the Law is: Love of God, Love of neighbor, Mercy, Justice, Faithfulness

The fulfillment of God's will is not merely external compliance but inner transformation.

*4) Point to Ponder* 

"Not an iota, not a dot" means that God is working with purpose and precision. "Until all is accomplished" means that history, and our lives within it, are moving toward a fulfillment that may be larger than what we currently understand.

A question for reflection:

What small act of faithfulness in your life might seem insignificant now, but could be part of a much larger purpose that is still being accomplished?

*Think about it*

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

*Fr Maxim DSouza*

*Jeppu Seminary*

*Mangalore*