An Astounding Promise
In this week’s gospel for the 5th Sunday of Lent Jesus makes the promise that eternal life will be given to anyone who believes in him. But what does this mean? We hear the account of Jesus raising his friend Lazarus from the dead after four days. The body of Lazarus would have begun to decompose. If that were not enough Jesus then speaks of his own impending resurrection and what this means for all believers. “I am the resurrection and the life. If anyone believes in me, even though he dies he will live,” John 11: 26.
Believers? Those who recognise Jesus as the Son of God.
The love which shines through Jesus in everything he says and does is a reflection of the Father who destines, invites and wants us to be with Him in eternal life. Those who know Jesus personally have a foretaste of eternity.
In this world love is like a lighthouse showing up choppy waters and dangerous rocks and just as a lighthouse guides sea craft safely through turbulent waters, love can help us navigate through the turbulence of evil which creates havoc all around.
Lent invites us to follow that beacon of light which leads us forward to Easter, the Resurrection and new life in the here and now with the promise of an eternity of light and love.
An unexpected smile can bring light into someone’s eyes and heart try it.
For those doubtful of an afterlife, read the true story in the book, “Heaven is for Real” (Todd Burpo with Lynn Vincent – New York Times best seller, 10 million copies sold, available on Amazon) about a little boy who died went to heaven and came back to tell the tale in a way which could not be denied.
The Annunciation a Message for Today
Saturday (26th March) was the feast day of the Annunciation when God’s messenger, the Angel Gabriel appeared to Mary and asked her to be the mother of God. Mary’s YES changed everything forever. This was in God’s plan since the beginning even down to the angel naming the baby “Jesus.” (Saviour)
God has a plan for each one of us. Each pre born baby is a human being and the first human right is the right to live therefore no one has the right to end the life of a baby in the womb.
In my story, “The Secret Plague” (Available on Amazon or “Good News Books” ISBN 978 1 912237 40 1) the fallacy of pro abortion ‘human rights’ is exposed and the dignity and inviolability of each human being from conception celebrated.
Maybe there’s someone you know who should hear this?