THIS THING CALLED DESIRE

There is a desire within each person.

Some desires are good & worthy to pursue. But some are bad. Herodias, the wife of Herod, had a bad desire. She hated John the Baptist. She "harbored a grudge against him & wanted to kill him but was unable to do so" (Mark 6:19). One day, she got her chance to kill John & she pounce on it. Read how the evil plot unfolded in Mark 6:17-29. She instructed her daughter to request Herod to “give me at once on a platter the head of John the Baptist" (Mark 6:25). Herod was cornered because he made an oath in front of his guests. He had no choice but to give in. Herodias' request was fulfilled. Her desire satisfied. God says that we "shall not kill" (Exodus 20:13). But the desire of Herodias overuled God's command.

How about you? What’s your desire?

• If you are full but you desire to eat more, will you commit gluttony?
• If you are married but you get attracted to another person, should you commit adultery?
• If you earn enough money, are you allowed to be extra greedy?
• If you find yourself attracted to persons of the same sex, should you give in & say “love wins”?

We all have desires. But it doesn’t mean we need to follow them. WE SHOULD NOT EASILY GIVE IN to them. Especially the sinful ones. Always ask yourself first, “who will benefit the most from this desire?” If it will be mostly for your own good then it's best to think again. Pray about it first.

What should be our one desire? DESIRE TO BE HOLY. Aim to be set apart for God.

It won't be easy. We are weak. We fall. We sin. That's why we need Jesus. May St. Paul’s prayer point us always to Jesus.

"... may God himself, our Father, & our Lord Jesus direct our way to you, & may the Lord make you increase and abound in love for one another and for all, just as we have for you, so as to strengthen your hearts, to be blameless in holiness before our God and Father at the coming of our Lord Jesus with all his holy ones. Amen." (1 Thessalonians 3:11-13)

Desire for God every moment. #AimToBeASaint each day. Have a blessed day! - alvinfabella@yahoo.com