Jn 3:31-36
31The one who comes from
above is above all. The one who is of the earth is earthly and speaks
of earthly things. But the one who comes from heaven [is above all]. 32He testifies to what he has seen and heard, but no one accepts his testimony. 33Whoever does accept his testimony certifies that God is trustworthy. 34For the one whom God sent speaks the words of God. He does not ration his gift of the Spirit. 35The Father loves the Son and has given everything over to him. 36Whoever
believes in the Son has eternal life, but whoever disobeys the Son will
not see life, but the wrath of God remains upon him.
Reflection:
Whoever believes in the Son.
Jesus asks us to take a position. Before him we cannot be silent but
must take a stand and make our own personal decision. We are either for
him or against him. To come to him is to possess eternal life. To
reject him is to sign our own condemnation. To receive Jesus is to
accept the Father. To listen to him is to hear the Father. To walk away
from Jesus is to reject the sublime plan of the Father.
Why can we not give our total
submission to Jesus? Why do we find it difficult to surrender our whole
self to God? We are afraid to lose our personal comfort and glory. We
are not ready to sacrifice our wealth, power, and prestige.
Yet, should we not be more afraid of
losing our friendship and intimacy with God? Just the thought of losing
eternal life with God should make us tremble and fear.
“Dear Lord, three things I pray:to see thee more clearly, love thee more dearly,follow thee more nearly, day by day.”
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