John 14 :7- 14 GOSPEL READING AND REFLECTION (May 9, 2020)

MAY 9, 2020

GOSPEL  READING  AND REFLECTION

John 14 :7- 14

You are the salt of the earth. But if salt has lost its saltiness, how can it be made salty again? It has become useless. It can only be thrown away and people will trample on it.

You are the light of the world. A city built on a mountain cannot be hidden. No one lights a lamp and covers it; instead, it is put on a lamp stand, where it gives light to everyone in the house. In the same way, your light must shine before others, so that they may see the good you do, and praise your father in heaven.

POINT OF REFLECTION

God gives us the gifts of time, talent and treasure. In other words all  we have is a gift from God, the Father. When it is said you are the salt of the world, it is specifically referring to our gift of talent. Using it properly according to God's plan and purpose is a  joy to the world. Who we are is a gift from God and how we use our talent to promote His kingdom and  glorify His Holy name  is our gift to Him.

Saying you are the light of the world, referring to how we perform our mission of proclaiming God's words. Ones you receive the light of Christ, do not hide it instead keep it radiating so that others could see Christ in you.

Having told to build the city on top of the mountain, means a great calling to us all. It is urging us to become Christ living witness standing still amidst adversities of life.

Prayer

Lord thank  you for your great love on us. Thank you for the gifts of time, talent and treasure. Through all of these we become the salt, light and living witness of your presence.  Bless us more so that we can harness these gifts in us and be able to share to others  for the glory of your kingdom in heaven. Amen.