GOD’S COMPASSION
ISAIAH 49:8-15, PSALM 145, JOHN 5:17-30
Thus says the Lord: At the favourable time I will answer you, on the day of salvation I will help you (Isaiah 49:8). Isaiah speaks of God’s care and compassion. Let us not give up on God – He cares for us.
Similarly, today’s psalm also reiterated this theme of God’s Compassion saying “The Lord is kind and full of compassion, slow to anger, abounding in love. How good is the Lord to all, compassionate to all his creatures.” (Ps.145:8). If God is slow to anger it is dangerous for us to be quick to anger. Let us learn to be compassionate.
In the Gospel Jesus tells us that “My Father is still working, and I also am working.” This statement shows Jesus’ relationship with the Father. Jesus spoke of God as a loving father with whom he related closely and confidently. The pharisees saw this as blasphemous and wanted to kill him. Sometimes, we become hostile with those we do not agree with.
Talking about God’s work; it is important to note that the work of the Father is the work of the Son. Christ’s dealings made the people to understand who God is. Jesus is God physically expressed. In the same vein, our relationship with people ought to enhance their knowledge of God. We too should be Jesus presently at work in all facets of life.
Despite the hostile character of the pharisees, they could not stop Jesus in his mission. Therefore, through acts of kindness, compassion and love, let us keep working to make the world a better place and attract many to salvation.
LET US PRAY
O God, who reward the merits of the just and offer pardon to sinners who do penance, have mercy, we pray, on those who call upon you, that the admission of our guilt may serve to obtain your pardon for our sins. Amen.
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Father Daniel
