"Dugay na ang akon handom nga tipunon ko kamo kag atipanon"

Ebanghelyo subong nga Adlaw (Lucas 13:31-35)

Sa sadto nga tion may mga Pariseo nga nagpalapit kay Jesus kag nagsiling, "Kinahanglan maghalin ka na diri kay gusto ni Herodes nga patyon ka." 

Pero ginsabat sila ni Jesus, "Lakat, sugiri ninyo inang madaya nga Herodes nga nagatabog ako sang malaot nga mga espiritu kag nagapang-ayo sang mga masakiton karon hasta buas, kag sa ikatlo nga adlaw matapos ko na ang akon obra. 

Kinahanglan gid nga padayunon ko ang akon paglakat karon, sa buas, kag sa madason nga adlaw, kay indi nagakabagay nga ang propeta patyon sa iban nga lugar luwas sa Jerusalem. 

"Kamo nga mga taga-Jerusalem, ngaa ginabato ninyo kag ginapamatay ang mga propeta sang Dios nga ginpadala sa inyo? Dugay na ang akon handom nga tipunon ko kamo kag atipanon pareho sang munga nga nagatipon sang iya mga piso sa idalom sang iya mga pakpak, pero indi kamo gusto sini. 

Karon, bahala kamo sa inyo kaugalingon. Indi na gid ninyo ako makita hasta sa pag-abot sang adlaw nga magasiling kamo, 'Ginapakamaayo sang Ginoo ang iya pinadala.' " 

Prayers:

"Lord Jesus, I place all my trust and hope in you. Come make your home with me and take possession of my heart and will that I may wholly desire what is pleasing to you. Fill my heart with love and mercy for others that I may boldly witness to the truth and joy of the gospel through word and example, both to those who accept it and to those who oppose it." 

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Reflection of the Daily Gospel:

When your security is threatened and danger strikes do you flee or stand your ground? When King Herod, the ruler of Galilee, heard that thousands of people were coming to Jesus, he decided it was time to eliminate this threat to his influence and power. That is why some of the Pharisees warned Jesus to flee from the wrath of Herod. Jesus, in turn, warned them that they were in greater spiritual danger of losing both soul and body if they refused to listen to God and to his messengers the prophets. Like John the Baptist and all the prophets who preceded him, Jesus posed a threat to the ruling authorities of his day.

Jesus went so far as to call Herod a fox. What did he mean by such an expression? The fox was regarded as the slyest of all animals and one of the most destructive as well. Any farmer will tell you how difficult it is to get rid of foxes who under the cover of night steal and destroy. The fox became a symbol of what was worthless, insignificant, and destructive. It takes great courage to stand up and openly oppose a tyrant. Jesus knew that he would suffer the same fate as the prophets who came before him. He not only willingly exposed himself to such danger, but he prayed for his persecutors and for those who rejected the prophets who spoke in God's name. Do you pray for your enemies and for those who oppose the gospel today? 

Jesus contrasts his desire for Jerusalem – the holy city and temple of God – with Jerusalem's lack of desire for him as their long-expected Messiah. Jesus compares his longing for Jerusalem with a mother hen gathering her chicks under her protective wings. Psalm 91 speaks of God's protection in such terms: He will cover you with his pinions, and under his wings you will find refuge (Psalm 91:4). Jesus willingly set his face toward Jerusalem, knowing that he would meet certain betrayal, rejection, and death on a cross. His death on the cross, however, brought about victory and salvation, not only for the inhabitants of Jerusalem, but for all – both Jew and Gentile – who would accept Jesus as their Lord and Savior. Jesus' prophecy is a two-edged sword, pointing to his victory over sin and death and foretelling the destruction of Jerusalem and the dire consequences for all who would reject him and his saving message. While the destruction of Jerusalem's temple was determined – it was razed by the Romans in 70 A.D. – there remained for its inhabitants a narrow open door leading to deliverance. Jesus says: I am the door; whoever enters by me will be saved (John 10:9). The Lord Jesus opens the way for each of us to have direct access to God who adopts us as his children and who makes his home with us. Do you make room for the Lord in your life? The Lord is knocking at the door of your heart (Revelations 3:20) and he wishes to enter into a close personal relationship with you. Receive him who is the giver of expectant faith, unwavering hope, and undying love. And long for the true home which God has prepared for you in his heavenly city, Jerusalem (Revelations 21:2-4).