Jesus is our Superstar.Our Gospel for January 3, 2013
January 3, 2013 by bible sharing online
Jesus, the Lamb of God
John 1: 29-34
John the Baptist saw Jesus coming toward him and said,
“Behold, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world.
He is the one of whom I said,
‘A man is coming after me who ranks ahead of me
because he existed before me.’
I did not know him,
but the reason why I came baptizing with water
was that he might be made known to Israel.”
John testified further, saying,
“I saw the Spirit come down like a dove from the sky
and remain upon him.
I did not know him,
but the one who sent me to baptize with water told me,
‘On whomever you see the Spirit come down and remain,
he is the one who will baptize with the Holy Spirit.’
Now I have seen and testified that he is the Son of God.”
Si Jesus ang Kordero ng Diyos
Juan 1:29-34
Kinabukasan nang makita ni Juan si Jesus na papalapit sa kaniya, sinabi niya: Narito, ang Kordero ng Diyos na nag-aalis ng kasalanan ng sangkatauhan. 30 Siya ang aking tinutukoy nang sabihin kong may paparitong kasunod ko, na isang lalaking higit kaysa sa akin sapagkat siya ay una sa akin. 31 Hindi ko siya kilala ngunit upang maihayag siya sa Israel, ako nga ay naparitong nagbabawtismo sa tubig.
32 Nagpatotoo si Juan na nagsasabi: Nakita ko ang Espiritu na bumabang buhat sa langit tulad ng isang kalapati. Ito ay nanahan sa kaniya. 33 Hindi ko siya kilala ngunit ang nagsugo sa akin upang magbawtismo sa pamamagitan ng tubig ay siya ring nagsabi sa akin: Kung kanino mo makikitang bababa at mananahan ang Espiritu, siya ang magbabawtismo ng Banal na Espiritu. 34 Aking nakita at pinatotohanan na siya ang Anak ng Diyos.
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I have seen and testified. John’s task is to make Jesus known. He testifies that Jesus is the Son of God and the one who will baptize with the Holy Spirit.
John points to the person of Jesus. He plays his role to the full, without attempting to steal the limelight from Jesus. After he fulfills his mission, John walks away and disappears from the scene. He does not cling to his position; he does not interfere in the events about to unravel.
As followers of Jesus, we are called to be His witnesses and to proclaim His good news through lives of caring and loving. After we have done our job, let us fade into the background. Let us not steal the scene from Jesus who should be the center of attention. We play only the supporting roles. Jesus is our superstar.
During a Congress on Evangelization held at the Philippine International Convention Center, Fr. Raniero Cantalamessa, OFMCap, gave such an inspiring talk that he was given a standing ovation. When he realized this, he turned towards the crucifix, to point the people’s attention to Jesus. He was like John the Baptist.
Is Jesus alive in my life?
Do I have the courage to stand and testify to him?
What can I do to make people feel and know that I am witnessing to Jesus?
God bless you!
SOURCE: “366 Days with the Lord 2012