The theme for our meditation today is: To Become God’s Chosen Instrument.
When a baby is still in the womb, and later when the child is born and begins to grow, people naturally have many hopes and dreams for the child’s future. For example, a couple married for one year may already have many expectations for their newborn, even if the baby is only two weeks old. That baby brings great joy to the parents.
The father may say that his son will grow up to be like him, suited for work in politics or social life. The mother, on the other hand, may think the child resembles her and is better suited to become an educator, like herself. But who truly knows what the child will become in the future? Often, reality turns out differently from human expectations. We must accept that only God knows the future of every person.
It is true, then, that while we make plans, God is the one who ultimately determines the outcome. Still, preparation is necessary because it is part of God’s will. Scripture and the teachings of the Church remind us to be ready and vigilant. The purpose of preparation is to make us ready to be used by God as His instruments for a particular mission.
After the resurrection and ascension of Jesus, the Church received a great mission: to preach the Gospel to the whole world, not only in Jerusalem and its surroundings. This mission required serious preparation. One remarkable example is the conversion of Saul on the road to Damascus. Saul, once known as a persecutor of the early Church, experienced a great transformation. He became Paul, an apostle chosen by Jesus to preach to the nations, even though he was not one of the original Twelve Apostles.
Saul’s conversion was a turning point in his life. Once he became part of Christ’s mission, he remained faithful and never turned back, despite many difficulties. He fully committed himself to the mission entrusted to him. Today, the Lord Jesus teaches that to be His true disciples, like Paul, we must partake in His Body and Blood. Through baptism, we are all called to this mission.
Let us pray.
In the name of the Father…
O Lord Jesus, renew us so that we may become Your true followers in our daily lives.
Hail Mary, full of grace…
In the name of the Father…
