TRUST IN GOD AND WISH NO ONE EVIL. (Homily for January 23, 2016. Second Saturday of Ordinary Time.)


Bible Study:  2nd Samuel 1, 1 to 27. And Mark 3, 20 to 21.


Since the beginning of this week, we have been looking at the virtue of trust. On Sunday, we saw how Mary trusted Jesus deeply that she insisted he does something about the shortage of wine at the wedding ceremony, how the servants also trusted him by obeying his instruction to fetch water when they knew it was wine they needed.

We saw the virtue of trust playing out in story of Samuel, Saul and David. How Saul did not obey God’s instruction because of his lack of trust, how Samuel trusted God for his protection and went ahead to anoint David a king even when Saul was still alive. We saw how David trusted God by refusing to kill Saul when he had the opportunity but would rather forgive and seek reconciliation instead.

Today, the sad news of Saul’s death is brought to David and when everyone expected that David would rejoice over the death of a man who made himself his enemy, David went into mourning and lamentation. David’s attitude to Saul becomes for us a template on how best to live as children of God.

No matter how bad people are to us, we should never wish them evil or rejoice over their downfall. In David, we see a passion for the redemption of Saul, we see a man who wish well for his enemy rather than condemn him as good for nothing. This is the same type of passion we see in Jesus Christ. A passion for sinners and for their salvation to the extent that he had no time even to eat.

What is your attitude to your enemies? Do you have a passion for their repentance and salvation? Or do you simply wish they would die and leave you in peace? Honestly, the reason why we wish evil for our enemies is because we do not trust God enough. When we sincerely trust God, we would have no reason to fear what man can do to us. When we trust God enough, we would have to reason to wish for the death of our enemies because we know that no matter how they may threaten us, they are not stronger than God.

Let us Pray:
Lord Jesus, teach me to trust more and live entirely for you. From this day, I promise to pray and wish well for my enemies. I repent of all negativity, hatred and bad feelings towards them as a result of my fear. Teach me to trust you completely. Amen.


God bless you. Good morning. Be Happy. Live Positive. Have Faith. It is well with you. Happy weekend.

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