2-Nov-16

Gospel JN 6:37-40
Jesus said to the crowds:
“Everything that the Father gives me will come to me,
and I will not reject anyone who comes to me,
because I came down from heaven not to do my own will
but the will of the one who sent me.
And this is the will of the one who sent me,
that I should not lose anything of what he gave me,
but that I should raise it on the last day.
For this is the will of my Father,
that everyone who sees the Son and believes in him
may have eternal life,
and I shall raise him on the last day.”

Reflection:

Jesus said to the crowds:
“Everything that the Father gives me will come to me,
and I will not reject anyone who comes to me....."

I take great comfort from the words of Jesus Christ, "I will not reject anyone who comes to me."

I fully believe that Jesus would never reject me.

But still, God created me with free will, and it remains up to me whether I "come to" Jesus Christ.

"For this is the will of my Father,
that everyone who sees the Son and believes in him
may have eternal life,
and I shall raise him on the last day.”

My acceptance and belief in Jesus Christ is confirmed by both my words and actions.

I am sad to say that many times in my life I have said, "I love you," yet my behavior has been selfish and unloving.

My mouth may proclaim my belief in Jesus, but my actions are the "proof of the pudding."

Help me, dear Lord, that I may act unselfishly so that I am open to the unconditional love that you so freely give to me.

"Only Christ can give us a selfless love for others, changing us from within. This is one reason why we must receive Christ, for apart from His spirit we can never be set free from the chains of selfishness, jealousy, and indifference. Will others see Christ's love in your life today?" - - Billy Graham