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God’s Kingdom Trend: Lowering yourself like a child

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Millennials are the selfie generation.

Wherever they go & do, it is out in public.

Hiding your achievements is more difficult.

Social media posts express whatever you feel, think, say.

But when you express everything….

Bashers will oppose your social posts.

directly or indirectly…..

What are we going to do when everything is out in the open?

Keep it Low key.

Proclaiming Jesus thru social media is for everyone to see.

But placing spotlight about ourselves…

Is a different.

We need more privacy unlike before.

We do not need to be at the center stage all the time.

Be on the background.

My millennial friend real life experience:

Placed his raw, opinionated ideas for social posts.

Added everyone even if he did not know them well.

Friends reached 1,000.

A social network you barely know.

He told me he did not cared for bashers.

After few months….

He regret his actions.

Realized he was irresponsible for using social media.

Raw posts with people he barely knew.

Gospel for today reflects that need to be on the background.

Not on the center of greatness.

Apostles arguing…..

“who is the greatest in kingdom of God?”

Jesus said: the least

The least person who cared for attention or rank.

Is the greatest.

God’s Kingdom Trend: highest honor for those who lower themselves like a child.

The humble one is the greatest.

They do not want too much attention.

Or superiority over others.

They wait for authority to be given.

Humble people are silent doers.

They do not broadcast everything.

They are comfortable to be on the background.

Comfortable in lowest rank or leader rank.

They instead let others shine.

That is what we need in this internet age.

First reading is about God promising to dwell in Jerusalem.

Zechariah’s prophecy fulfilled through Jesus.

God is a faithful God.

Monday Sept 30 2019

First Reading ZECHARIAH 8:1-8

And the word of the LORD of hosts came to me, saying, “Thus says the LORD of hosts: I am jealous for Zion with great jealousy, and I am jealous for her with great wrath. Thus says the LORD: I will return to Zion, and will dwell in the midst of Jerusalem, and Jerusalem shall be called the faithful city, and the mountain of the LORD of hosts, the holy mountain. Thus says the LORD of hosts: Old men and old women shall again sit in the streets of Jerusalem, each with staff in hand for very age. And the streets of the city shall be full of boys and girls playing in its streets. Thus says the LORD of hosts: If it is marvelous in the sight of the remnant of this people in these days, should it also be marvelous in my sight, says the LORD of hosts? Thus says the LORD of hosts: Behold, I will save my people from the east country and from the west country; and I will bring them to dwell in the midst of Jerusalem; and they shall be my people and I will be their God, in faithfulness and in righteousness.

What do these verses mean to me?

● Zechariah is a prophet

Thus says the LORD of hosts:

I am jealous for Zion with great jealousy, & I am jealous for her with great wrath.

Jealous x 2.

● God loves Israel.

● God does not want any other god loved by his people.

I will return to Zion, & will dwell in the midst of Jerusalem, & Jerusalem shall be called the faithful city, and the mountain of the LORD of hosts, the holy mountain – God

● God is promising to dwell in Jerusalem.

Catholic Christian point of view: Jesus is the one to come to dwell in Jerusalem.

● God is faithful with His promises.

Old men & old women shall again sit in the streets of Jerusalem, each with staff in hand for very age. And the streets of the city shall be full of boys and girls playing in its streets.

● Blessing of God to Israel from exile:

– people are free

– people will have long life, reaching old age

– next generation promised as having kids

If you live in a foreign land as a slave, you are not sure if you will see your grand children.

Nothing is sure.

God freed them to have the security they need.

Behold, I will save my people from the east country and from the west country; and I will bring them to dwell in the midst of Jerusalem; and they shall be my people and I will be their God, in faithfulness and in righteousness.

● God is a God that saves his people

● God wants us to be his people & to make Him our God

● He is a faithful God

We are gentiles.

Thru Jesus, God the Father’s promise passed on to us….

As adopted children of God.

Gospel LUKE 9:46-50

And an argument arose among them as to which of them was the greatest. But when Jesus perceived the thought of their hearts, he took a child and put him by his side, and said to them, “Whoever receives this child in my name receives me, and whoever receives me receives him who sent me; for he who is least among you all is the one who is great.” John answered, “Master, we saw a man casting out demons in your name, and we forbade him, because he does not follow with us.” But Jesus said to him, “Do not forbid him; for he that is not against you is for you.”

What do these verses mean to me?

1.Apostles arguing with each other

● argued among themselves who was the greatest

● They are like you & me, imperfect people

● Looked for power of influence with Jesus & his kingdom

Who is the greatest on the 12 disciples?

Jesus gave apostles a different answer

A humbling answer.

for he who is least among you all is the one who is great – Jesus

2. Humility is what Jesus looks for

The least person is the humble person.

The one who did not ask for power or influence…

who did not dream of power or influence over his fellow apostles.

Someone comfortable being inferior in rank or social status.

The humble person is the greatest of all.

Apostles who wanted to be the greatest now has to stop looking for highest rank.

They realized they need to lower themselves in humility.

The lower you go, the higher you will be in the Kingdom of God.

3. Child set as example of Humility by Jesus

Children in Jesus’ time

– can not vote

– not citizens

– dependent on family’s guidance

– follow elders all the time

– no voice in society

– disregarded in social status

– no political influence or power

Whoever receives this child in my name receives me, & whoever receives me receives him who sent me – Jesus

Jesus wants us to accept children.

And everyone who is like children.

Those who have no political power or influence.

The disregarded in society.

Those who has no voice.

4. John the Beloved did not want other people casting demons out in Jesus name, but Jesus explained

John said

Master, we saw a man casting out demons in your name, and we forbade him, because he does not follow with us.”

Because the person is not a follower of Jesus.

Not part of the 12 apostle team.

Jesus’ answer

Do not forbid him; for he that is not against you is for you.

Even if the person is not part of your church, if they believe in Jesus Christ,

We respect them.

They are not against us.

We are still brothers & sisters in Jesus in different churches.

Though I will never step out from my mother Catholic Church…

It is my duty to treat fellow Christians from other churches with love & respect.

Love is what Jesus wants for us to share.

Not division.

Not superiority.

What does it relate to Jesus?

● Jesus understands us with our imperfections

● Jesus wants us to be great by becoming humble

● He wants us to accept children, unnoticed & disregarded by society

● He does not want division among fellow Jesus’ believers

● Let us be united & not dwell on our differences

● Jesus is not exclusive for a special group of people

● Jesus is for everyone

What does it relate to the future?

● Be humble

● Do not ask for power or influence

● Let God give you the authority

● In God’s Kingdom, lowering yourself is the trend

● Always unite with fellow Catholics & fellow Christians

● Do not dwell on differences among faith with fellow Christians, it is not what Jesus taught

● Choose unity instead of division

Prayer is good with fasting, alms and righteousness – Angel Raphael

We live in a world….

Where people are afraid of people.

We don’t talk to strangers.

How can we help anyone if we are afraid?

We feel alone because we don’t connect.

We are designed to connect with people.

We are designed to love.

To help someone.

Prayer works best when combined with charity.

As mentioned by Angel Raphael.

Even if we pray but we do not share,

Our good intentions are not put into action.

Faith without action is dead.

Sunday first reading tells Amos the prophet reminding Israelites to take care of their brethren.

Failure to do so will lead them exiled.

Such exile really happened as supported by historical facts and the bible.

Sunday Gospel also mentions Jesus telling the story of Lazarus & the rich man.

Jesus frankly says the rich man went to hell.

It is not sinful to be rich.

It is sinful not to share.

Sinful to think about yourself too much.

CCC (Cathecism of the Catholic Church) says:

There is no Evil with Charity.

Charity is the fulfillment of the 10 commandments.

Charity is our social commandment.

Do not turn blind to those in need.

Sunday Sept 29 2019

First Reading AMOS 6:1, 4-7

“Woe to those who are at ease in Zion, and to those who feel secure on the mountain of Sama’ria, the notable men of the first of the nations, to whom the house of Israel come! “Woe to those who lie upon beds of ivory, and stretch themselves upon their couches, and eat lambs from the flock, and calves from the midst of the stall; who sing idle songs to the sound of the harp, and like David invent for themselves instruments of music; who drink wine in bowls, and anoint themselves with the finest oils, but are not grieved over the ruin of Joseph!Therefore they shall now be the first of those to go into exile, and the revelry of those who stretch themselves shall pass away.”

What do these verses mean to me?

Israel is now divided politically:

Israel Kingdom: 10 northern tribes, Samaria (capital)

Judah Kingdom:2 tribes of Judah & Benjamin, Jerusalem (capital)

● Amos is a prophet, addressing to Israel (10 tribes)

Amos’ message:

Woe to those

– at ease in Zion

– feel secure on mountain of Sama’ria

– notable men of the first of nations, whom the house of Israel come

– lie upon beds of ivory & stretch upon couches, eat lambs from flock, & calves from midst of stall

– who sing idle songs to & sound of the harp

– like David, invent for themselves instruments of music

– who drink wine in bowls & anoint themselves with finest oils, but are not grieved over the ruin of Joseph!

● Amos says these people, the Israelites will go first to exile

“Therefore they shall now be the first of those to go into exile” – Amos

Ruin of Joseph meaning:

– Joseph is a brother of the sons of Jacob

– Amos reminds Israelites to be kind to their brethren, fellow Isrealites

– Some Israelites suffer like Joseph the dreamer did

– Those wealthier Israelites did not care about their less rich brethren

The rich does not care for the poor as a brother should.

After all, they all belong to 1 family of Israel.

Amos urges us to care for each other, as brothers & sisters.

Second Reading 1 TIMOTHY 6:11-16

But as for you, man of God, shun all this; aim at righteousness, godliness, faith, love, steadfastness, gentleness. Fight the good fight of the faith; take hold of the eternal life to which you were called when you made the good confession in the presence of many witnesses. In the presence of God who gives life to all things, and of Christ Jesus who in his testimony before Pontius Pilate made the good confession, I charge you to keep the commandment unstained and free from reproach until the appearing of our Lord Jesus Christ; and this will be made manifest at the proper time by the blessed and only Sovereign, the King of kings and Lord of lords, who alone has immortality and dwells in unapproachable light, whom no man has ever seen or can see. To him be honor and eternal dominion. Amen.

What do these verses mean to me?

● St. Paul tells us as a Man of God, we shoud aim at:

– righteousness

– godliness

– faith

– love

– steadfastness

– gentleness

– Fight the good fight of the faith

– take hold of the eternal life

● We are called for eternal life

● God gives life to all things

● St. Paul charges us to keep the commandment unstained & free from reproach until appearing of Jesus Christ

● Appearing of Jesus again will be made manifest at the proper time

Dominion means: the power to rule

Jesus is…

– the King of kings

– Lord of lords

– who alone has immortality

– dwells in unapproachable light whom no man has ever seen or can see

honor & eternal dominion is for Jesus

Gospel LUKE 16:19-31

“There was a rich man, who was clothed in purple and fine linen and who feasted sumptuously every day. And at his gate lay a poor man named Laz’arus, full of sores, who desired to be fed with what fell from the rich man’s table; moreover the dogs came and licked his sores. The poor man died and was carried by the angels to Abraham’s bosom. The rich man also died and was buried; and in Hades, being in torment, he lifted up his eyes, and saw Abraham far off and Laz’arus in his bosom. And he called out, `Father Abraham, have mercy upon me, and send Laz’arus to dip the end of his finger in water and cool my tongue; for I am in anguish in this flame.’ But Abraham said, `Son, remember that you in your lifetime received your good things, and Laz’arus in like manner evil things; but now he is comforted here, and you are in anguish. And besides all this, between us and you a great chasm has been fixed, in order that those who would pass from here to you may not be able, and none may cross from there to us.’ And he said, `Then I beg you, father, to send him to my father’s house, for I have five brothers, so that he may warn them, lest they also come into this place of torment.’ But Abraham said, `They have Moses and the prophets; let them hear them.’ And he said, `No, father Abraham; but if some one goes to them from the dead, they will repent.’ He said to him, `If they do not hear Moses and the prophets, neither will they be convinced if some one should rise from the dead.

What do these verses mean to me?

● Jesus tells contrasting story of a rich man & Lazarus

The rich man:

– dressed in purple & fine linen emphasized by Jesus for social status

Purple clothes are worn by rich people that time

– feasted sumptuously everyday

– at his gate lay poor man named Lazarus

The rich man did not even bother to share his excess food to Lazarus

The rich man had so much food daily for his daily feasts.

It is not a sin to be rich.

What is sinful…

Is not to share when you have so much to offer.

Lazarus

– full of sores

– desired to be fed with what fell from rich man’s table

– dogs licked his sores

Lazarus humbled himself.

Even crumbs from the table are acceptable as food.

Lazarus will accept anything.

Anything is a blessing from Lazarus.

Are we like the rich man who does not like to share despite the overflowing food?

Or are we like Lazarus, who accepts anything as blessings?

Be humble like Lazarus to appreciate that everything is a blessing.

Both of them died.

These 2 men went to different places after death.

Rich man:

– in Hell

– in torment

Lazarus carried by angels after death to Abraham’s bosom.

Rich man called out

Father Abraham, have mercy upon me & send Laz’arus to dip the end of his finger in water & cool my tongue; for I am in anguish in this flame.

Hell is a place filled with fire & torment people.

Abraham said,

Son, remember that you in your lifetime received your good things, and Laz’arus in like manner evil things; but now he is comforted here, and you are in anguish.

● God knows if we recieve bad things in life as well as good things

● Heaven & hell is divided

between us & you a great chasm has been fixed, in order that those who would pass from here to you may not be able, & none may cross from there to us.’

The Rich man said,

Then I beg you, father, to send him to my father’s house, for I have five brothers, so that he may warn them, lest they also come into this place of torment.’

Abraham said

If they do not hear Moses and the prophets, neither will they be convinced if some one should rise from the dead.

What does it relate to Jesus?

● Jesus does not allow communication from the dead thru seeing spirits so we will repent

● Repent because you know Jesus’ words are true

● Jesus is a good story teller

● He tells details people can relate with, so listening to Jesus is easier

● Jesus emphasizes gap between rich & poor

● He tells us we all have to face judgement after death whatever social status

Jesus wants us to give what we have.

It is a sin to ignore your brother or sister’s needs.

Basic Needs:

– food, water

– clothing

Emotional needs:

– love

– forgiveness

– mercy

– understanding

If the person hates you but has emotional needs….

Pray for that person.

May God give that person His Love to heal the wounds.

What does it relate to the future?

● Share God’s blessings

● Share God’s love

● Ignoring your brother’s needs when you have so much more is a sin

● Depriving others is evil

CCC: Cathecism of the Catholic Church

● Charity: virtue of all virtues (CCC)

● Charity: superior form of penance compared to fasting & prayer

Let’s play hide and seek: Looking for the reasons that are hidden

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Do you remember your childhood game called hide & seek?

We played that game.

In Filipino culture, we call the game ” Tagu-an”.

The mechanics is simple.

All players must hide….

Warning: time alotted is unlimited….

A person called the It…

goes to a tree or brick wall…

chanting the game song

Counts at the end of the song….

1…2…3…

The It now finds all the hidden players.

As grown ups…

We have our own version of hide & seek.

There are times, we do not understand….

The reasons….

Or events in our lives…

Why it is happening to us?

The reasons…

As if…

kept hidden by God…

From us.

Why God?

Gospel today mentions apostles can not understand Jesus’ words.

The wisdom to understand Jesus was hidden…

On purpose…

From them…

Even the apostles were afraid.

Apostles are like you & me.

They feel fear.

At times, they don’t understand God’s plans.

Yes.

We at times feel that way.

Why God’s plans does not make sense to me?

It does not fit in with my plans.

God’s reasons are hidden from me.

God sometimes hide the reasons….

So we could trust Him more.

When we are in the middle of our trials…

We know someday all the pieces of the puzzle will come in place.

We will find the hidden reason…

Of our trials & pain….

Thru God’s wisdom….

On His set perfect time.

First reading is about Zechariah seeing angel with a ruler. God promises He will dwell with us.

God tells us He is our wall of fire.

First Reading ZECHARIAH 2:5-9, 14-15

And I lifted my eyes and saw, and behold, a man with a measuring line in his hand! Then I said, “Where are you going?” And he said to me, “To measure Jerusalem, to see what is its breadth and what is its length.” And behold, the angel who talked with me came forward, and another angel came forward to meet him, and said to him, “Run, say to that young man, `Jerusalem shall be inhabited as villages without walls, because of the multitude of men and cattle in it. For I will be to her a wall of fire round about, says the LORD, and I will be the glory within her.'” Sing and rejoice, O daughter of Zion; for lo, I come and I will dwell in the midst of you, says the LORD. And many nations shall join themselves to the LORD in that day, and shall be my people; and I will dwell in the midst of you, and you shall know that the LORD of hosts has sent me to you.

What do these verses mean to me?

● Zechariah was seeing angels in a vision

● I like that angels like math, they carry a ruler (measuring line)

● Angels are intelligent

“To measure Jerusalem, to see what is its breadth & what is its length.” – angel of God

● God promises prosperity for Jerusalem: increase in people & cattle

`Jerusalem shall be inhabited as villages without walls, because of the multitude of men & cattle in it. For I will be to her a wall of fire round about, says the LORD, and I will be the glory within her.'”

● God is our wall of fire & our glory

● God promises He will dwell with us

● Jesus born to the world is the fulfillment of that promise

Sing & rejoice, O daughter of Zion; for lo, I come & I will dwell in the midst of you, says the LORD. & many nations shall join themselves to the LORD in that day, and shall be my people; and I will dwell in the midst of you, and you shall know that the LORD of hosts has sent me to you.

Gospel LUKE 9:43-45

And all were astonished at the majesty of God. But while they were all marveling at everything he did, he said to his disciples, “Let these words sink into your ears; for the Son of man is to be delivered into the hands of men.” But they did not understand this saying, and it was concealed from them, that they should not perceive it; and they were afraid to ask him about this saying.

What do these verses mean to me?

Luke 9:37-43:

A father asked Jesus to heal his possessed son.

Disciples can not expel the spirit.

● Jesus healed the boy

● All astonished by majesty of God thru Jesus’ work

● while everyone marveling….

Jesus said to his disciples

“Let these words sink into your ears; for the Son of man is to be delivered into the hands of men.”

Apostles

– did not understand

– concealed from them

– should not perceive it

– afraid to ask Jesus about it

Apostles are imperfect people.

Like you & me.

Afraid & can not understand what Jesus said.

What does this relate to Jesus?

Jesus was the disciples’ daily companion, yet at times…

Jesus does not make sense…

When we feel we do not understand God & his plans at times…

Remember, we are like the apostles.

It is okay if we do not understand Jesus, at times.

At times the reason is hidden.

God allows it.

Jesus wants to know….

Do we could trust Him?

when God’s plans does not make sense.

How much do we trust God when it does not make sense anymore?

If you trust God more than anything you believe in…

You have strong faith.

And that is what Jesus wants to see.

Faith in the impossible.

Thru the name of Jesus.

Why did Jesus have to mention his suffering in the middle of happiness of his disciples?

No sugar coat.

● Emotionally preparing them for His greater mission on the cross

● To be emotionally equipt continuing His work

Jesus saw the disciples to a certain extent, had less faith reflected on failure of healing the boy

But Jesus entrusted authority over demons.

● Disciples to have more faith in themselves for His mission

What does it relate to the future?

● Have more faith in Jesus

● When we trust Jesus, we are more emotionally equipped

● Be confident that Jesus entrusted authority to you as a baptized Catholic Christian

● Trust Jesus more even when you do not understand Him

● Apostles have flaws like you & me

● Apostles are also afraid at some point

● Jesus tells the truth of His suffering on the cross

● Trust God’s plans when the reason is hidden from you

Discern when it’s time to be discreet

Technology dictates the world nowadays.

Fast pacing.

All information accessible in cell phone & laptops.

But the problem is…..

There is too much information.

Information overload.

Even fake news create a story.

Why do we expose ourselves too much thru social media?

As millennials, do we “think before we click”?

Do we discern the time to be disreet with our digital life?

Some recieve attention when post recieve 1,000 likes or more.

No problem.

But do we want the ” likes ” to say we are important?

Jesus sees you important already without the “likes”.

Gospel today mentions Jesus telling apostles not to tell He is the messiah they are waiting for.

Even Jesus wants to be discreet.

IT is not the perfect time.

Why hide?

Jesus has enemies.

Enemies’ attention is the least of Jesus’ priority.

Jesus wants to focus on his mission more.

Less distractions.

There should be balance in social media.

OR we get distracted….

A time not to post everything.

A time to post & acknowledge others.

A time to post about Jesus.

Discernment is important.

Social responsibility is also our duty.

In our time, we have bashers online.

To be off the radar, sometimes

Less is more.

Silence in social media online at times is a bliss.

To be focused on forming our new life goals.

Reflect God’s goodness & his mission for us.

First reading mentions God promising prosperity in His house. God will shake everything to bring splendor to His house.

When we take care of God’s Church & his kingdom, we open ourselves to God’s blessings.

Place God No.1 in your life.

And He fulfills his promises.

GOD deserves the best.

It is fit to praise God for His faithfulness.

First Reading HAGGAI 2:1-9

in the seventh month, on the twenty-first day of the month, the word of the LORD came by Haggai the prophet,”Speak now to Zerub’babel the son of She-al’ti-el, governor of Judah, and to Joshua the son of Jehoz’adak, the high priest, and to all the remnant of the people, and say, `Who is left among you that saw this house in its former glory? How do you see it now? Is it not in your sight as nothing? Yet now take courage, O Zerub’babel, says the LORD; take courage, O Joshua, son of Jehoz’adak, the high priest; take courage, all you people of the land, says the LORD; work, for I am with you, says the LORD of hosts,according to the promise that I made you when you came out of Egypt. My Spirit abides among you; fear not. For thus says the LORD of hosts: Once again, in a little while, I will shake the heavens and the earth and the sea and the dry land; and I will shake all nations, so that the treasures of all nations shall come in, and I will fill this house with splendor, says the LORD of hosts. The silver is mine, and the gold is mine, says the LORD of hosts. The latter splendor of this house shall be greater than the former, says the LORD of hosts; and in this place I will give prosperity, says the LORD of hosts.'”

What do these verses mean to me?

On 7th month, on 21st day of the month:

The word of the LORD came by Haggai the prophet:

“Speak now to Zerub’babel the son of She-al’ti-el, governor of Judah, and to Joshua the son of Jehoz’adak, the high priest, and to all the remnant of the people, and say, `Who is left among you that saw this house in its former glory? How do you see it now? Is it not in your sight as nothing?

● God knows who are your parents & social status

● God is frank about His house & how it should look like

● He wants His house constructed beautifully

● God advises Zerrubabel, Joshua & all people to take courage

work, for I am with you, says the LORD of hosts,according to the promise that I made you when you came out of Egypt.

● God assures us He is with us when we work for His mission

● God lets Israel remember His former promise from Egypt

God may not be pleased that Jews are delaying His house construction, but God remembers His promises.

God is still loves Jews in Haggai’s time even if they were not faithful.

My Spirit abides among you; fear not.

● God’s answer to our unfaithfulness: Sending the Holy Spirit to us

God is faithful even if we are not.

Once again, in a little while, I will shake the heavens & the earth & the sea and the dry land; & I will shake all nations, so that the treasures of all nations shall come in, & I will fill this house with splendor, says the LORD of hosts.

God is planning great things for His temple & people.

● Latter splendor of this house shall be greater than the former

God is willing to shake everything to have treasures offered in His house.

Fit for the God of the Universe.

The silver is mine, & the gold is mine – God

Where God dwells, prosperity dwells.

in this place I will give prosperity, says the LORD of hosts.'”

If we want access to God’s blessings of prosperity, work on God’s house & his Kingdom.

God knows how to give rewards.

Gospel LUKE 9:18-22

Now it happened that as he was praying alone the disciples were with him; and he asked them, “Who do the people say that I am?” And they answered, “John the Baptist; but others say, Eli’jah; and others, that one of the old prophets has risen.” And he said to them, “But who do you say that I am?” And Peter answered, “The Christ of God.” But he charged and commanded them to tell this to no one, saying, “The Son of man must suffer many things, and be rejected by the elders and chief priests and scribes, and be killed, and on the third day be raised.

What do these verses mean to me?

● Jesus was praying alone, disciples were with him

● Jesus asked the disciples

“Who do the people say that I am?”

Apostles answered:

– John the Baptist

– Eli’jah

– or one of old prophets risen

Peter answered

“The Christ of God.”

● Peter saw Jesus as the messiah God sent for Israel

What does it relate to Jesus?

● Jesus prays alone

● Jesus repeated & said to them

“But who do you say that I am?”

Jesus repeated the question to know what apostles think of Him

Who is Jesus according to apostles?

Who is Jesus to your eyes?

● Jesus is humble a man

● Jesus charged & commanded apostles not to tell anyone He is the Christ

Jesus knows how to be discreet.

Jesus does not want overwhelming attention.

Privacy & millenials:

Millenials nowadays show everything about their life.

Every event is posted.

Documented in Social media posts.

Nothing wrong if you are happy about those events.

But placing too much emphasis on every event….

Broadcasting everything…..

Has its disadvantages.

Bashers are existing…

Now & even in Jesus’ time.

Why will Jesus hide to the public He is the messiah?

Jesus have enemies.

To focus on his mission…

It is best at certain times….

To be discreet.

Jesus perform good works not for his public image…

but to share the love of God to people.

Love is the mission of Jesus.

Not self-image.

Self- image is connected with pride.

In Silence….