Let us get the right balance

Let us get the right balance

By REV. FR. SAMUEL FREDERICK

Heb. 10: 32-39, Mk 4:26-34. God’s message is like a seed with lots of promises, which bears fruit only after much waiting. There is conflict and change as the seed breaks apart and loses itself for the new sprout to develop and appear on the surface of the earth. Within this context, today’s first reading admits that the Hebrew Christians have endured a great contest of suffering; were publicly exposed to insult and the confiscation of their goods. At this point there comes the need to persevere and not give up to discouragement, for the hardship is just for a while and Christ will not delay to come and be with His faithful ones.

Like the farmer in today’s Gospel parable, we need to get the right balance between making something happen and letting it happen. The balance between initiative and patience is important for our development and that of others. The mystery of growth is not something we can fully control. There are certain things we can do to bring it about, but other things only the Lord can do. While cooperating as best we can, we must let the Lord bring the work of His grace to its full fruition in us. Like the wise farmer we are grateful for the mystery of growth.

May the Lord be with us as we start a new day and move our hearts to seek God and our wills to serve Him! Amen!! Good morning and have a great day!!!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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