Your reaction to a crisis reveals your true foundation. You may put your trust on earthly things like the rich man in today’s Gospel.
“There was a rich man who dressed in purple garments & fine linen & dined sumptuously each day” - Luke 16:19
You read that verse & you might be saying, “I’m not materialistic!”, “I’m not even rich” or “That’s not me!”
This verse is not only about being rich. It’s about holding on to things. Actually, HOLDING ON TOO MUCH ON THINGS.
Nag-panic buying ka na ba? Did you buy boxes of hand sanitizers or alcohol for your small family of 3? How many face masks or surgical gloves do you have?
There is nothing wrong in having these items. But keep it to what’s appropriate only. There are others who need them too. Be safe. Practice proper hygiene. Do what you can do.
But more importantly, did you PRAY first? During times of crisis, prayer should take priority over things. Don’t be desperate instead pray desperately. Pray like you have nothing. Think that you’re as empty handed as the poor man in the Gospel.
"And lying at his door was a poor man named Lazarus, covered with sores, who would gladly have eaten his fill of the scraps that fell from the rich man’s table. Dogs even used to come and lick his sores” - Luke 16:20
Your foundation should be Jesus.
"Blessed is the man who trusts in the Lord, whose hope is the Lord. He is like a tree planted beside the waters that stretches out its roots to the stream: It fears not the heat when it comes, its leaves stay green; in the year of drought it shows no distress, but still bears fruit” - Jeremiah 17:7-8
Hold on to God. Trust God. God will see you through the crisis.
"Do not fear: I am with you; do not be anxious: I am your God. I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my victorious right hand” - Isaiah 41:10
Stay safe, stay blessed!- alvinfabella@yahoo.com
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