The Second Sunday of Lent - today's scriptures remind us of God's promise to Abraham to bless him if he did as asked - in the second reading we are reminded that if we are to be faithful to the Gospel - there will be difficult times that we must endure - the Gospel reminds us of the transfiguration of Jesus before the disciples' eyes. These scriptures assure us that if we listen to God - do as he asks - are open to transforming events in our lives - that all will work out for the good of all. That is the key - things will not work out just for us - ourselves - rather all - people near - close to us - people we have no idea that they exist. Blessings abound not only for us personally - for all mankind - who are to follow.
We have all been told through Holy Scripture - various ministers of the Gospel - in media - by others around us - every week when we attend worship services - God loves us - Jesus died for our sins - that we have been granted salvation - there is a life beyond this present existence - so what are we waiting for? Time to say - YES! - time to make that commitment - no reason to wait. For all those who came before you since the beginning of time - for those who will follow - say - YES! - commit to that - get on with your new life in Christ. Now is the time to improve on that - YES! - which you said before. Time to say - YES! - if you have never done it before. You do not have to be with out sin - you do not have to do anything right now - except commit to Jesus. The rest will follow - cleansing of heart - knowledge of God - understanding - all flows rapidly - quickly into your life - the life of those around you - once you make that statement. Jesus I trust in you - Have mercy on me a sinner - bless me with your Holy Spirit - fill me with your love - acceptance - that I may spend this time in Lent - growing closer to you - rejoicing in the - YES! - you said to your Father - on the Cross.
Deacon Dale
