CALLED TO BE
Jesus'
words push us out on the front lines and make us a part of something great -
the story of His life.
I am present. I am
someone. I am called to live forever in God's Kingdom. Furthermore, it is the
recognition of the unique talents each of us has - our personality, creativity,
and spirit that God has blessed us with. In the Bible, blessing means fullness of
life.
Jesus Christ prompts
us to bear witness to the value of God in our lives. We either acknowledge the
Lord or we deny Him. There is no middle ground for us to believe yet somehow
remain silent and hidden. Jesus' words push us out on the front lines and make
us a part of something great - the story of His life. Yet, we are not left to
our own resources. Jesus declares that God will not abandon us. He watches over
each of us carefully, counts the hairs of our head, and knows we are more
valuable than sparrows. Trusting this, we gain much strength!
In the Responsorial
Psalm we acclaim, "Look to the Lord in His strength; seek to serve Him
constantly" (Ps 105:4-5). Praying this Psalm, today, should help us
realize that our daily life is easier because God is our strength.
"Send me!"