You are for God

 1 Cor. 3:1-9, Lk. 4:38-44. In today’s first reading, Paul calls for community spirit among believers in other to build a fortified faith. Paul’s converts were no shining example of it, but often seemed to fall into disunity. He calls them “infants,” not adults, not yet ready for solid food. Like children they quarreled over petty matters. Such quarrels contrasted with true devotion for Jesus. They were split apart into cliques, each following a different leaders. Their jealousies led to ridiculous bickering. Paul reminds them that every church leader was God’s co-worker and that the Church is nobody’s private property, or rather, “you are God’s garden.” Many church problems would almost will be solved if we all shared that sense of belonging to God.

The first part of today’s Gospel is very instructive: the mother-in-law was critically; friends ask Jesus to bless her, Jesus commands the fever to leave her. Peter’s mother-in-law does not receive healing to remain bedridden, as if she were still sick, because then she would certainly end up seriously ill or dead; she receives the gift so that her health benefits everyone around her.

May the Lord guide us through the journey of faith, so that by His Presence, He may continue to empower us to remain firm in our commitments to Him! Amen!! Have a wonderful day!!!