BE A PRAISE OFFERING

Olufunmilayo Adekusibe
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Readings:

Joel 1:13-15,2:1-2

Psalm 9:2-3,6,16,8-9

Luke 11:15-26

In today’s Gospel, some people accuse Jesus of healing by the powers of darkness and serving Satan. Instead of recognising the good he was doing, they twisted it and claimed it came from an evil source. To ‘demonise’ others is sadly a very human temptation, one we see played out time and again across history, and often with tragic consequences.

Jesus responds by saying that his works are done by the very finger of God. Every healing touch of Jesus was, in fact, God’s own touch breaking into the world. Yet many chose not to see it. They were blind to God’s presence in their midst. We, too, can fall into that same blindness, failing to notice the quiet, ordinary ways in which God’s hand is at work among us. Be attentive. Look out for those simple gestures of kindness, healing, and presence that are nothing less than signs of God’s kingdom moving among us. When we notice them, we recognise the Lord near at hand, and our response can only be thanksgiving.

Allow God use you. Live your life as a praise offering to God. Every encounter with people should signal your willingness to be used by God. People who encounter you at the bus stop, in your office, in your business place, online and offline, should say with conviction ‘I met God today’ because they had the occasion of encountering you. Otherwise, you are no different from those who abuse their high or low offices and you certainly do not represent Christ.

JUDE-MARY OWOH

To surrender your life to Christ, say this prayer aloud. “Father, I acknowledge my sin against You. I repent and ask for forgiveness, in the name of Jesus. I surrender to the Lordship of Jesus. By the power of Your Holy Spirit, take control of my heart and lead me in Your path of righteousness. Thank you, Lord.”

If you said the prayer, Congratulations! You are welcome to the body of Christ. Prayerfully seek out a living church and meet the resident reverend, pastor, or priest.