The Way of Jesus. Our Gospel for Dec 13, 2012
December 13, 2012 by bible sharing online
Whoever has ears ought to hear.
Matthew 11:11-15
Jesus said to the crowds:
“Amen, I say to you, among those born of women
there has been none greater than John the Baptist;
yet the least in the Kingdom of heaven is greater than he.
From the days of John the Baptist until now, the Kingdom of heaven suffers violence, and the violent are taking it by force. All the prophets and the law prophesied up to the time of John. And if you are willing to accept it, he is Elijah, the one who is to come. Whoever has ears ought to hear.”
Ang may pandinig ay makinig.
Mateo 11:11-15
Katotohanang sinasabi ko sa inyo: Sa lahat nang ipinanganak ng mga babae, walang lumitaw nang higit na dakila kaysa kay Juan na tagapagbawtismo. Gayunman, ang pinakamaliit sa paghahari ng langit ay higit na dakila kaysa sa kaniya.
Ngunit mula sa mga araw ni Juan na tagapagbawtismo hanggang ngayon, ang paghahari ng langit ay nagbabata ng karahasan. Ito ay inaagaw ng mararahas na tao sa pamamagitan ng dahas. Ito ay sapagkat hanggang kay Juan, ang lahat ng Propeta at ang Kautusan ay naghahayag ng mga bagay na darating. Kung tatanggapin ninyo ito, siya ang Elias na inaasahang paparating na. Ang may pandinig ay makinig.
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The kingdom of heaven suffers violence. People at times resort to violence to achieve their goals. Some seek to destroy others just to get even. Others spread intrigue and malice as revenge. This is what John the Baptist suffers as he performs the task of being the Lord’s messenger.
Jesus has words of praise for John. The prophet does not give up or walk away. Instead, he fulfills his mission as forerunner of the Messiah till death.
The way of Jesus is the way of the cross. We are walking His way when we are willing to forgive, to endure pain and hardship for others, to offer peace and mercy.
Jesus is greatly pleased when we make love, compassion, and contrition reign in our hearts and in our homes.
Who are the persons I must affirm, appreciate, and be thankful for?
SOURCE: “366 Days with the Lord 2012