"Though Jesus Christ was rich, yet for our sake he became poor, so that by his poverty you might become rich." (2 Corinthians 8:9)
Great is the love of God upon His Children, even when we must have lost the original Grace, out of love He sent His only begotten Son as a ransom for the expiation of our iniquities; so that we might have life in abundance. (cf. John 3:16)
In the light of this, that At. Paul the apostle of the Gentiles in his second Epistle to the Corinthian Church reminded us of the self-emptiness (kenosis) of our Lord, so that we might be who we are today. Now here him out:
"Though Jesus Christ was rich, yet for our sake he became poor, so that by his poverty you might become rich." (2 Corinthians 8:9)
He came into the world in a borrowed cradle, so that we might be born in the best of hospitals, all through His life he had no apartment he called His own, in order that we may get a better place to live-in, He was mocked for us to be praised, He went hungry so that we may not be starved, even at death, He was laid down in a borrowed grave. All these for our sake.
On the other hand, that He (our Lord) in today's gospel pericope reminded us of the need to put our trust in God, devoid of our challenges: "Do not be anxious about your life." (Matthew 6:25).
This implies that, there is heavenly Father who will provide for us, for Christ Himself has paid the debt in full. (cf. Isaiah 53:5)
Dearest friend(s) in the Lord, sometimes we rely on God, but go on worry about what to eat or put on. We cannot climb a ladder with our two hands filled with objects. We need steadily to overcome this tension between anxiety for material needs, and reliance on God. We can triumph over this vice through total dependence on "God's providence."
Finally, let our trust in God be solidfied through dedication and commitment to our day-to-day duties. In doing so He will certainly better our lot. Peace, be with you.
Let us pray
Almighty and eternal God, the Creator of all creatures in creation, thank You for the wonders of creation. May our dependence on You not betrayed by anxiety but grant us a solid faith to hope that nothing is difficult for You and I to handle. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.
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Amen 🙏, thanks fr.
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