The man who amaze the “World”
A
twelve year boy had a deep discussion with elders in the society at the temple
during the festival season. What would he had converse with them – The mother
of that boy wonders and questions herself? She might have worried because she
could not send her son to one of the best schools in the town because of their
family situation. But she believes that God is beyond her inability like many
of the mothers would think now.
Be a reason for ‘Change’
The
Child grew in wisdom and stature and in favour with God and man, as the child
grown up; it was disturbed by political and religious atrocities. The poor and
the marginalised were punished and they were levy heavy tax upon them, their
only hope was said to be God, but their dreams and hope were scattered because the
temple Priest were hypocrites and not shown any mercy to them.
Both Political and religiously they (people) were
persecuted. Prophet Haggai said, “You
have planted many seeds, but you have gathered only a few crops. You have food
to eat, but not enough to get full. You have something to drink, but not enough
to get drunk. You have some clothes to wear, but not enough to keep warm. You
earn a little money, but you don’t know where it all goes. It’s as though there
is a hole in your pocket!” Likewise the people of Israel work hard, but
there is no peace within them, in this scenario Jesus begins His ministry
saying “The Kingdom of God is at hand”.
Jesus became the reason for their Change in life.
When
Jesus trying to bring a change in the life of the people; and make people to
think and ask questions, it disturbs the dominant class in the society. The
place of worship becomes place of business. Disturb the settled.
We,
who follow the footsteps of Jesus Christ, are called to do what our master did.
By asking questions we should also disturb the dominant fascist and
capitalistic society. God sometimes takes us deep into the sea not to disturb
our faith but to see how majestic God’s creation and God’s ways are... “Though
I walk through the valley of death I’ll fear no evil”... only in the valley
death we can hold God’s staff and rod, only after the whirlwind Elijah receive
double portion of blessings...only after the water is stirred healing is
possible...
It
is good to be disturbed so that we may take a u turn and walk in the right
directions. Saul’s purpose and goal changed when he was disturbed on his way to
Damascus.
Jesus,
twelve disciples and Saul were the reason for a dramatic change the world could
ever witness.
God who wants to see through us; It is not what we see...
The
greatness of human is measured (worldly) by one's wealth but we fail to
recognize his or her contribution to the well being of others.
The
Samaritan woman who said as “immoral” by the society came to draw water during
one afternoon, a well groomed man waiting near at the well to begin to converse
with the woman asking for water. This is something unusual and shock the lady,
because for two reasons
1)
He’s from Judea
2)
She was not able to disclose her state of mind to a stranger.
But
the conversation with him made her to think, “What God wants to see through her”.
The
right conversation with the right person makes us right people irrespective of
who we are. She became the saviour to
her community.
When
the world is in chaos, God chooses us to take part in the liberation process.
The right conversation with the right person makes a right human being-
irrespective of who we are. The conversation with Jesus made her to a
missionary to her community by spreading the good news.
This
pandemic helps us to understand that the world is in chaotic situation. The
nature forced to reclaim its space. That is why we are called to see and think
what God see and thinks. When St. Paul said to the Romans - "that he who
follows the footsteps of Jesus should have the same attitude of mind toward each
other that Christ had" he said.
We
are called to have GOD'S MIND and GOD'S THINKING.
Jesus
in His earthly ministry often refers to the beauty of God’s creation. This shows how Jesus deals with the nature.
He takes parables from mountains, sea, trees, birds, animals, farming etc.., Jesus
rebukes the sea and curses the fig tree because of humans’ unbelief and failing
to produce fruitful life.
Let
us have the Mind of Jesus.
Presbyter & Director, Dept. of Ecological Concerns,
CSI Coimbatore Diocese
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