"YOU ARE ABOUT TO DIE" (Is 38:1) - One Bread, One Body, 5/19/2010

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Wednesday, May 19, 2010, Pentecost Novena - Day 6

Acts 20:28-38, Psalm 68:29-30, 33-36, John 17:11-19
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"YOU ARE ABOUT TO DIE" (Is 38:1)

"They were deeply distressed to hear that they would never see his face
again." —Acts 20:38

St. Paul knows he is about to die. He is not concerned with himself. He
had long ago repented of all sin and abandoned himself into God's loving
hands. Paul is concerned that his followers remain grounded in the truth.
He wants them to guard themselves and others against those savage wolves
who will try to lead his flock astray with false teaching after he dies
(Acts 20:28-30).

Jesus is about to die. He is not concerned with Himself, having daily
abandoned Himself into His Father's loving hands. Jesus is concerned that
His followers remain grounded in the truth (Jn 17:17, 19). He wants His
followers to guard themselves and others (Jn 17:12, 15) against those
savage wolves who will try to lead His flock astray with false teaching
after He dies (Jn 10:5, 8, 12).

What would be your reaction if the Lord prophesied to you: "Put your house
in order, for you are about to die" (Is 38:1). What would you be concerned
about? Would your mind be focused on yourself? Or would you immediately be
occupied with your loved ones and those to whom you have ministered the
good news of Jesus by word and deed? Would you be concerned that they
would remain in the truth and be able to stand strong in faith?

Put your life immediately in the hands of God. Repent! Ask Jesus to give
you a shepherd's heart (1 Pt 5:2). Feed God's sheep (Jn 21:17) and lead
them to Jesus.

Prayer: Father, like St. Timothy, may our hearts be occupied with what
pleases Jesus rather than pleasing ourselves (Phil 2:19-21).

Promise: "He gives power and strength to His people." —Ps 68:36

Praise: For years, Jane has lovingly cared for her mentally retarded adult
son, always conscious that Jesus lives in him.

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