The disciples asked him, “Why then do the teachers of the law say that Elijah must come first?”
Jesus replied, “To be sure, Elijah comes and will restore all things. But I tell you, Elijah has already come, and they did not recognize him, but have done to him everything they wished. In the same way the Son of Man is going to suffer at their hands.” Then the disciples understood that he was talking to them about John the Baptist.
~ Matthew 17:10-13The gospel of today reminds us brothers and sisters that we have a mighty and powerful God. He has complete dominion over all creatures and mankind. He is a generous giver but He can also take everything away in one snap of a finger.
My brothers and sisters, as we relate this to our daily lives, it tells us to always be READY to face the Lord for we will not know when this time will come. We should not delay to do good deeds as there is no other best time to start but NOW. Start giving and share what you have to your less unfortunate brothers and sisters now. You may start with your service in the community by offering your talents, time and resources NOW. It is never too late to apologize to someone who you have hurt before or forgive someone who has caused you great pain; you still have the moment now. Whatever the circumstances are, life is too short to let the time and opportunity to do God’s will pass by. We must always live a life that is pleasing to the Lord so that when the time comes, we can face Him with a clean heart and He will welcome us with an outstretched arm and a smile.
Unit 5
