"Ang talaksan nga inyo ginagamit"

Ebanghelyo subong nga Adlaw (Marcos 4:21-25)

Huwebes (Enero 30)

Si Jesus nagpadayon: "May nagadala bala sing suga kag nagabutang sini sa idalom sang isa ka sulodlan, ukon sa idalom sang katre? Wala bala niya ini ginabutang sa tulongtongan?

Ang bisan ano nga ginatago, igapahayag kag ang bisan ano nga ginatabunan, pagabuksan.

Gani, kon sin-o ang luyag magpamati, magpamati sia!"

Kag si Jesus nagsiling pa gid sa ila, "Talupangda gid ang inyo ginapamatian! Ang talaksan nga inyo ginagamit sa paghukom sa iban amo man ang pagagamiton sang Dios sa paghukom sa inyo, kag sobra pa sini ang pagahimuon sa inyo.

Ang tawo nga may iya na pagahatagan pa gid, kag ang tawo nga wala sing iya, bisan ang diutay nga yara sa iya pagakuhaon pa."

Prayers:

"Lord Jesus, you guide me by the light of your saving truth. Fill my heart and mind with your light and truth and free me from the blindness of sin and deception that I may see your ways clearly and understand your will for my life. May I radiate your light and truth to others in word and deed."

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Reflection of the Daily Gospel:

What does the image of light and a lamp tell us about God's kingdom? Lamps in the ancient world served a vital function, much like they do today. They enable people to see and work in the dark and to avoid stumbling. The Jews also understood "light" as an expression of the inner beauty, truth, and goodness of God. In his light we see light ( Psalm 36:9). His word is a lamp that guides our steps (Psalm 119:105). God's grace not only illumines the darkness in our lives, but it also fills us with spiritual light, joy, and peace. Jesus used the image of a lamp to describe how his disciples are to live in the light of his truth and love. Just as natural light illumines the darkness and enables one to see visually, so the light of Christ shines in the hearts of believers and enables us to see the heavenly reality of God's kingdom. In fact, our mission is to be light-bearers of Christ so that others may see the truth of the gospel and be freed from the blindness of sin and deception.

Jesus remarks that nothing can remain hidden or secret. We can try to hide things from others, from ourselves, and from God. How tempting to shut our eyes from the consequences of our sinful ways and bad habits, even when we know what those consequences are. And how tempting to hide them from others and even from God. But, nonetheless, everything is known to God who sees all. There is great freedom and joy for those who live in God's light and who seek his truth. Those who listen to God and heed his voice will receive more from him; they will not lack what they need to live as Christ's disciples, and they will shine as lights to those who hunger for God's truth and wisdom. Do you know the joy and freedom of living in God's light?