Thursday, July 16, 2020
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Following
When Jesus called, the disciples left their nets and followed him.
If we look for pat answers in scripture we are not seeking God in both the divine and human. If we hope for a “black and white” world we are not growing. If we believe that God loves some to the exclusion of others . . . we have not yet begun our journey.
God says: There in only one commandment: Love one another as I have loved you. All the finagling and deception you believe shows me your power is like a child who struggles against the loving arms of a parent. All that I ask is that you follow; I will protect you. All that I ask is that you do my Word; Jesus will show the Way. All that I ask is that you abide in love; the Spirit abides in you . . . and I ask that you abide in me.
We spent many hours seeking answers to questions we need not ask when all we need is God alone. All of the earthly plots and schemes are useless in God’s eternity. The only tool we need is God’s Language of Love. And this we learn as we follow Jesus. This we put into action as we yield to the Spirit.
When Jesus calls, let us leave behind our nets that have been so important to us . . . and let us follow . . .
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A re-post from July 16, 2013.
To read a homily on the miracle of leaving our nets behind, click on the image above or go to: http://revjoezarro.wordpress.com/2012/01/23/dropping-your-nets-and-the-miracle-of-the-fishermen/
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