Faith+ICS+ReflectionSR


 * December 2nd 2014 Gospel**


 * Luke 10, 21-24**

Jesus rejoiced in the Holy Spirit and said, “I give you praise, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, for although you have hidden these things from the wise and the learned you have revealed them to the childlike. Yes, Father, such has been your gracious will. All things have been handed over to me by my Father. No one knows who the Son is except the Father, and who the Father is except the Son and anyone to whom the Son wishes to reveal him.”

Turning to the disciples in private he said, “Blessed are the eyes that see what you see. For I say to you, many prophets and kings desired to see what you see, but did not see it, and to hear what you hear, but did not hear it.”

Jesus was talking to his Father about how he has hidden his wisdom from people who think they are wise, but revealed his wisdom to the childlike people. God and Jesus only reveal themselves to the people that they wish to. Jesus went to the Apostles and told them how lucky they were for knowing what they know about him. Many people would like to see and hear what the apostles know but the apostles are chosen.
 * <span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #333333; font-family: Georgia,;">Summary **

I believe that Jesus is trying to teach us to have faith. I think that Jesus is saying that some people who are "wise" think they are so smart that they don't believe in anything. But childlike people believe more and have stronger faith. No matter what your social status is, Jesus will only reveal himself to the people that he chooses. Jesus is also saying that the Disciples are very lucky for knowing what they know. They were chosen and are special because of their faith. This relates to our everyday lives because it is a reminder to have faith. We shouldn't think that we know everything and have everything figured out. We don't know everything and we still need to have faith in Jesus.
 * Reflection**

People can live out the teaching in this Gospel by thanking God for revealing what he has revealed to us. We need to live this because God has created everything and we need to be thankful. We need to have faith and live the faith by doing the things that Jesus preached about. Helping others and being a good person and a good example for others are some things we can do. We also need to go to church and pray to God. These examples show people living the message because they are praising God and they are helping other people. By honoring God and being good people we are setting a good example of how people should behave. The more we pray to God and read the Bible, we may start to understand more of what he's revealing to us.


 * Prayer**

Dear God, thank you for revealing all you have to us. Thank you for letting me be worthy to receive your message. I pray that I stay humble enough to always hear you. I will take your message and spread it to the people that are open to hearing it. I am truly grateful for all that you've done for us.