Ephesians 2:19-22
‘So you are no longer aliens or foreign visitors, you are part of a building that has the apostles and prophets for its foundation, and Christ Jesus himself for its main cornerstone. As every structure is aligned on him, all grow into one holy temple in the Lord, and you too, in him, are being built into a house where God lives, in the spirit.’
Belonging as a disciple in today’s world is very hard. Though I know that through Jesus on his holy cross, I am saved, it is finished and it is completed. As a disciple, I face many challenging moments, such as not being accepted, feeling like a stranger and not feeling like I belong.
Belonging is a human need, just like food and shelter and as a human being and being a disciple of Jesus Christ, I want to be a part of something greater and bigger than me. I want to be accepted, to be included and even though I am in a picture that promotes ministries, it doesn’t mean I am associated or valued as a Parishioner, a child or daughter of God’s
The Gospel reading for Thursday, Jesus says to Simon, “Do not be afraid, from now on it is men you will catch.” I love that, because it suggests to me that Jesus knows that through God, Simon Peter can help spread the message. And as Simon Peter, I am being called to pick up my cross, for I have laid a foundation and I am to use my voice for those who are persecuted, poor in spirit, those who mourn and those who hunger and thirst for what is right. The merciful, the pure in heart, the peacemakers and those who do the will of our Father. My voice will bring justice, peace, love, support, comfort, shelter, encouragement, refuge, a safe place and my ears will be used for listening.
As a disciple, I am willing to sail away with Jesus, I am willing to give up many of my possessions to follow Jesus, and there is nothing I wouldn’t do to pick up my cross and walk alongside Jesus and spread the Good News.
Maybe I am only a witness to speak for the light. But to know that I can be a woman of God who has no fear with the change of tides in my life and to pick up my cross. No longer will I be silenced or distant. Everyone deserves to belong to something that is greater and bigger than them, that is what gives us purpose and momentum. Women of Faith and hope, do not be afraid, let’s go fishing. Remember you are cared for, by a Mighty King.
Romans 15:7
‘It can only be to God’s glory, then, for you to treat each other in the same friendly way as Christ treated you.’
I hope you are all having a great week. God Bless Always
Written and created by My Mother Rose
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