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 *  November 11 2014 Gospel **


 * Luke 17:7-10**

Jesus said to the Apostles: “Who among you would say to your servant who has just come in from plowing or tending sheep in the field, ‘Come here immediately and take your place at table’? Would he not rather say to him, ‘Prepare something for me to eat. Put on your apron and wait on me while I eat and drink. You may eat and drink when I am finished’? Is he grateful to that servant because he did what was commanded? So should it be with you. When you have done all you have been commanded, say, ‘We are unprofitable servants; we have done what we were obliged to do.’”

Jesus was telling his apostles that they wouldn't tell their servant who had just finished working all day, to come and sit at the table, they would tell them to make them food and then his servant can eat after he is done. Jesus was telling them that they are grateful for their servant because the servant did as he said. Jesus continues to tell them it's the same with them too, they should do as commanded for the Lord.
 * Summary **

In this reflection, Jesus is telling us that we should do as God tells us. Just like we would want someone to do something we asked them to do, God is asking the same thing from us. If we do as God obeys us to do, we can live a better and more holy life. This is how we get to heaven. If we live the way Jesus wants us to. This can be related to people's life. When we read about people doing good for others, we want to do the same. If we read the bible and see people doing good as God commands us to do, we will want to do the same.
 * Reflection **

We need to live out God's message so we can get to heaven. The only way we can get to our final destination, is by doing what God is calling us to do everyday. When we live as a follower of Christ, we can encourage others to do the same. There are many ways people can live out the Gospel in everyday life. People can live out this Gospel by going to church every week. This shows that we live out God's word by worshiping him and following the Ten Commandments. Another way we can live the Gospel is by volunteering somewhere. God wants us to serve others like they serve us, so what a better way to volunteer in a place where help is needed the most. There are many other ways we can fulfill God's word but those are just a few.

Dear Lord, We ask you to help us follow your word. Help us to live how you want us to. Give us strength to tell other people about your word so they can fulfill your will too. Give us the ability to do as you command. Help us to remember we are your servants. Amen.
 * Prayer**