“You will be hated by everyone because of my name. But the one who endures to the end will be saved”.
Jesus wasn’t offering the Apostles an easy life. No, but to the contrary, he promised that their rewards would be great in heaven.
In the same way, Jesus asks us to listen to his teachings and spend a lifetime getting to know, serve and love Him. At the end, our fear of death, fear of God, will be no more.
I recently read an internet story titled, “Powerful Ways to Overcome Fear – Right Now”. Among his top ten suggestions the writer said, “I’m not religious, but if you are, you may want to consider praying for guidance on how to start overcoming your specific fear”.
If he only knew God’s power, mercy and love!
Lord Jesus, help all Religious to understand that God will not abandon them but, in his kindness, he will care for and carry his very own creation.
Today is World Health Day (UN, WHO). Our health matters, that comes as no surprise!