WHAT WILL BE YOUR REACTION IF GOD DECIDES TO SEND THE ARC-ANGEL GABRIEL TO YOU?

Saturday, March 25, 2023.

THE ANNUNCIATION OF THE LORD (SOLEMNITY)

First Reading. Isaiah 7: 10-14; 8: 10
Psalm. 40:7-11 (R. cf. 8a.9a)
Second Residing. Hebrews 10: 4- 10
Gospel. Luke 1: 26-38

TOPIC FOR REFLECTION

GOD CAN CHOOSE TO USE YOU LIKE MARY

1. The Lord sent Arc-Angel Gabriel to Mary that she will give birth to the Saviour of the world.

***The Lord can send you a message to become the liberator of someone, your families, your friends, or a nation. Never think that you are too small or not important to be used by God to pass His message, all of us are precious and importantly equal before the Lord. After all, Mary never expected the message as she lived in the remote village of Nazareth, yet God searched, preserved and used her for His glory.

Remember that God's standard of judgment is different from the world. Man looks at appearance, but God looks at the heart. Don't look down on yourself, remember that David was the least among the seven sons of Jesse, and God chose him even while he was feeding the sheep in the farm.

So....

---Do not think that your present position and situation are the worst.

---God did not need your qualification to qualify you

---He did not need your certificate to certify you

---He did not need your situation to situate you

---He did not need your location to locate you

---He did not need your readiness to redefine you

---All He needs from you is your availability to avail you of His opportunity.

2. Mary responded, let it be done to me according to your word.

*** Mary's positive response brought her the glory of God's salvation. Never say you can not, rather respond as Mary did, Lord, if it is your will, make use of me as you wish.

Do not be afraid of any mission God may call you for, He who sent you the message already knows your capability and capacity.

To begin to entertain fear is proof of failure even before the message is delivered, while to accept with boldness and courage, shows the success of the message even before you begin.

3. Mary conceived Jesus through the power of the Holy Spirit.

*** It has never been heard before or now that any woman would conceive without the presence of a man in her life; still it happened because Jesus is God, and He need not experience the Original Sin which all of us experience.

Invariably, the conception of Jesus is miraculous, so if you are searching for the fruits of the womb, be rest assured that your conception shall also be miraculous, though with your husband ooo. 😆 

In summary, let us be aware that...

 GOD WHO HAS BEEN, WHO IS AND WHO IS TO COME is still the same and has never changed, and will never change. 

All that is expected is your docility, and know that one day, a day you least expected...

1. God may decide to call you for a message, please do not reject. Remember, there are uncountable people on earth before He decides to call you. So, do not say I can not, rather say, thank you God for the privilege, I will, with your help.

Similarly, 

2. God will one day remember to wipe away your tears, He may send somebody to you, or send you to yourself; whichever way, just be good to yourself and others, then you will see the manifestation of God's divine will fulfilling in your life.

Peace ✌️ be with you.

Rev. Fr. Segun Oladeji, CRS.

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