Let us shine the Light of Christ for all to see!

Let us shine the Light of Christ for all to see!

Matthew 14:10-14 NLT
So John was beheaded in the prison, [11] and his head was brought on a tray and given to the girl, who took it to her mother. [12] Later, John's disciples came for his body and buried it. Then they went and told Jesus what had happened. [13] As soon as Jesus heard the news, he left in a boat to a remote area to be alone. But the crowds heard where he was headed and followed on foot from many towns. [14] Jesus saw the huge crowd as he stepped from the boat, and he had compassion on them and healed their sick.

Jesus did not worry about what others would say nor did He act out of His own interest. When He heard the news of His cousin's cruel death, Jesus wanted to be alone. But when He saw the needs of the people He healed them and then even fed them miraculously. Through this compassionate act of feeding He taught His disciples how to have faith even in dire situations and engaged the miraculous.

Do we do likewise? When our plans are interrupted what would we do? Sulk? Complain? Get furious? Withdraw into our enclosures? Or would we respond with the right attitude? Would we do what Jesus would do, if He was in our place? Or would we do what we feel like doing?

In these modern days people are programmed into thinking that they and they alone matter. There is scarcely any compassion found in today's society.

Even Christians behave selfishly. If we, who are to be the 'Lights' of the world live in darkness, then who will shine the light to the unbelievers?

Let us reflect on this and turn our hearts to our Saviour Jesus Christ. Let us reflect on His life and do what He would do. Let us shine the Light of Christ for all to see!

Mary Augustine

26/01/2018