"Do not lay up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust consume and where thieves break in and steal, ..." (Matthew 6:19)
Today's liturgy of the word puts before us a fundamental question to be answered individually thus: What is our priority in life? This calls for self-introspection, to examine our relationship with our Creator, bearing in mind that, the present life is fast passing away.
Christ in the gospel reading reminded us of the need to be focused on our Christian journey and not to be distracted by the ephemeral things of this world by saying:
"Do not lay up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust consume and where thieves break in and steal, ..." (Matthew 6:19)
By implication, we are exhort to firmly grasp what could be referred to as "wounds" that is the passing things of this world. As they will all fade away except the Word of God. We are to come to the reality that, a man does not cry when he has to return what he has borrowed, but rejoices with what is being bestowed upon him and that is Heavenly realities.
That is why, Athalia the wife of King Jehoram forgot in the first reading; when she expected that her son Ahaziab would become the King. Her hope dashed out, to her greatest surprise. Her treasures and power were all turned to nothing, as she was overthrown and was slain (cf. 2 Kings 11:20).
Beloved in Christ, nothing last forever. That is why the ancient fathers of Ibibio nation used to say: "no matter how sweet the soup may taste, the licked finger will be washed."
Absolutely, there is no permanent satisfaction in life except in Christ Jesus. Let the Word of God and hope in Him urges us on. Peace, be with you.
Let us pray
Dearest Lord, Yours is the earth and its fulness. We acknowledged the wonders of Your creation, give us we pray the grace to come to the reality of the temporality of this earthly comfort, and long for Eternal Home. Through Christ our Lord. Amen.
© The ARCHIVE 17062022
Amen, may God give us the grace to know him.
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