Date: January 3, 2015
Sharer: Sarah Lim
CLP Batch: 43
Gospel: John 1:29-34 New International Version (NIV)
29 The next day John
saw Jesus coming toward him and said, “Look, the Lamb of God, who takes away
the sin of the world!
30 This is the one I
meant when I said, ‘A man who comes after me has surpassed me because he was
before me.’
31 I myself did not
know him, but the reason I came baptizing with water was that he might be
revealed to Israel.”
32 Then John gave this testimony: “I saw the Spirit come down from heaven as a
dove and remain on him.
33 And I myself did
not know him, but the one who sent me to baptize with water told me, ‘The man
on whom you see the Spirit come down and remain is the one who will baptize
with the Holy Spirit.’
34 I have seen and I
testify that this is God’s Chosen One.”
Reflection:
In the Bible we have heard a lot of chosen people of
God and the first would be Adam and Eve. Despite their sinfulness, still God
was merciful enough to forgive and give them the chance to live. After our
first parents, God then chose people from different families. To name some they
were Abraham, Sarah, Isaac, Noah, Moses, Israelites, Joseph the dreamer, David,
Samson, Elizabeth, Zechariah, Joseph and Mary. Jesus the Messiah is God’s
Chosen One and after His legacy a lot has followed. After Jesus was Peter being
the first Pope, the disciples, John the Beloved, Mary Magdalene, the conversion
of Paul, the apostles, the followers, Stephen who was the first saint and all
other saints, priests, nuns, missionaries and that includes individuals like
you and me.
Everyone is God’s chosen one because our presence on
earth is not a mere accident. You, existing on earth is not a joke and in God’s
eyes you are very special. Can you imagine the love He has for us that He gave
Jesus for our salvation? All of us were called by name for a purpose and that
is to fulfil the plan of God in our life. We may be ordinary individuals but
God has prepared the best for us to experience life on earth and therefore we
should not waste the opportunity. There’s a saying that goes: “God doesn’t call
the qualified because He qualifies the called.” We are called and our duty does
not end by answering yes but by doing our best to do the mission entrusted to
us. God wants us to say Yes to His call and of course it includes action as
well. God is ever faithful for He’ll never leave us in times of difficulty.
How can we be God’s Chosen One? Well let’s strive to
be a blessing to others in many simple and small ways. We are called to make a
difference. We are called to become an Alter Christus (Alter Christ) to those
whom we meet. We are called not to be Christian thinkers nor talkers but doers
of Catholic faith and teaching. We are called to love because love is
understood in God alone for God is love and love is God. Love is expressed not
in words but in deeds. So let’s love more. We are called to proclaim the good
news and evangelize the people of this world. We are called to be ready for the
second coming of Jesus Christ and when that happens, all tongue shall give
praise and all knees will bend to Him.
We are called. You are called. I am called. Why?
Simply because we are God’s beloved. We are special and beautiful in His eyes. We are highly favoured and blessed like none
other. We were paid for a price because He loved us dearly. He assures us
through His promises that He won’t leave nor forsake us. God is calling us not
to be successful but to be faithful just as He is. So now, God is waiting for
our Yes in action and let’s allow His plan to unfold in our lives. When all
else fails and just so you may forget, remember and be proud to say that “I’ll
be the ONE” because YOU and I is God’s Chosen One.
Soli Deo Gloria! (Glory to God alone!)
God bless us all! Happy New Year!
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