"In his kindness to us in
Christ Jesus" - Ephesians 2:7.
Bad news spreads all around the
world. The evil spirit seems to be winning. So many mortal sins, abortion,
euthanasia, diseases, etc. We are involved in this reality and even sometimes
add our own sins. This situation in the world looks very sad and depressing.
But there is always hope.
According to Apostle Paul, our hope is placed in Christ Jesus. For God
"shows his kindness to us in him" (2:7). So simple and so powerful.
God's kindness and grace can overcome all the darkness in the world and in our
hearts. God's love is much stronger than our weaknesses and sins. God wins us
through the power of love in his beloved Son - Jesus Christ. He "makes us
alive with Christ" (2:5) and always is ready to grant us his mercy. How
great is God's love towards the whole world. We are not able to count all his
miracles in our life from the moment of birth until now.
How many times I could stand up
after falling down thanks to Jesus Christ. I testify that it was not from
myself but from the Holy Spirit. Therefore, I cannot boast of my achievements
but rather I need to be thankful. All my good deeds and ideas come from the
Lord. Only in Christ Jesus, I can do good works which God prepared in advance
(2:10).
For that reasons, I am full of
trust in the Good News of Jesus Christ. In the love of divine Word, I keep my
faith. I am not afraid of facing the difficulties and struggles of this age.
Eventually, the truth and kindness of merciful God will win the darkness of
sins in the world.
Reflection on Ephesians 2:1-10
by Fr.
(Listen to the Podcast here)
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