Author: Antoni BigCuore *Date: 21:06:13Hours: 16:30 hrs.Ref Gospel according to Luke, 9, 18-24
SCENARIO: Jesus praying in a secluded place with His disciples. At one point, he decides to ask them who He was. "19.Who do the crowds say I am?". 19.They replied, "Some say that thou art John the Baptist, others Elijah, but others feel that you are one of the old prophets is risen" 20. Asked Jesus, "And who do you say I am?". 21.Pedro replied: "The MESSIAS OF GOD." (1) Pauline pg. 1,325.
A.BIGCUORE ´S COMMENTS: actually the Master Jesus makes a very difficult question to answer, especially for us Christians today (year 2013). Note that, were several responses, but only one set well who Jesus was. THE MESSIAH OF GOD, said Peter.Further ahead, Jesus forbids them to say who he was not to cause uproar and scandal with the people, especially by the ruling elite of the Pharisees and teachers of the law.We are facing a great act of FAITH, Peter. Even for us, today, Jesus, even though we have faith, He still blurred our eyes and our hearts as God's mysteries are so profound, that only through the eyes of FAITH, we feel part of who truly Jesus.
Each person has to make his personal experience with Jesus. But, how? There are several ways: contact his word (the prayerful reading of the Bible, called "Lectio Divina", especially the Gospels) by EUCHARISTIC CELEBRATION (communing body of Jesus), through contact with patients in hospitals are , are home visits (as does the Legion of Mary), in summary, the practice of charity which Paul tells us that "charity is the bond of perfection."
Even the disciples throughout the pilgrimage of the Master for the land, and did not understand what He wanted them and what the true meaning of God's Kingdom. Only when it descends at Pentecost, oh yes, "the record falls" in the minds of the disciples and they are ALL fully understand what the Master had taught them for all that time he spent with them.Jesus to me is the Word of God, the Son of the Living God, incarnate by the Holy Ghost, born of the Virgin Mary. It is the human face of God! It was the greatest philosopher, sage, teacher, preacher, the intellectual world has never seen before!!Jesus is the greatest gift that God the Father offered to all mankind!. Pity that even today, people live like that "hypnotized" and not feel Jesus as He truly is. No personal experience with him, it is difficult to define it.
Later still in Luke, He says: "23.Depois Jesus said to them all:" If anyone would come after me, let him deny himself, take up his cross, and follow me. 24.Pois whoever would save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for my sake will save it. 25.De fact, what good is a man to gain the whole world if he loses and destroys himself? ".
Following Jesus does not mean that the problems were of everyday life.For the Christian who consciously follow Jesus means that, in times of trouble, especially nowadays, have more strength and blessings of heaven, to manage all conflicts of everyday life.In the words of the holy gospels and the Bible in general, we find the spiritual sap to irrigate the vessels of our faith!. Are the sap of love, peace, joy and love in communion with the whole church of God! Amen!
I beseech NOW THE FATHER, who send their blessings of health, peace, prosperity, harmony, light and joy in your heart and all your family! Amen! Shalom! TO REFLECT IN GROUP: 1. Who is Jesus to you?2. How to live your legacy in our community?
(*) A.BigCuore is Writer and Communicator of the Gospel of Jesus Christ to the whole planet. Go and read his texts in BLOG BEM VIVER - LIVE WELL - http://antonibigcuore.blospot.com and his poetic and philosophical link: www.recantodasletras.com.br/autores/antonibigcuore (self, spirituality and healthy living). Check it out! Check it!
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