Modern-Day Prophets
“And not listening to the words of my servants the prophets, whom I send you constantly though you do not obey them.” – Jeremiah 26:5
Terry prioritized gimmicks, girls and “good time” instead of books and assignments. His friend, Andy, admonished him to take his studies seriously. Terry just laughed and even ridiculed his friend and called him a killjoy. Eventually, Terry dropped out of college because of poor grades. He should have listened to Andy.
Marie’s mother constantly reminded her not to get into a relationship yet because she wasn’t ready. She insisted that she was mature enough and carried on with her affair. She ended getting pregnant out of wedlock. She quit school. A few years later, she separated from her husband.
We all have people around us who tell us what we don’t like to hear. God uses them for our own good. Their words may ring badly in our ears but most often, they are what we really need. Whether it’s a priest’s homily, a reflection we’ve read, a parent’s advice or a friend’s warning, we need to heed the truth in what they speak. Most often, the right thing to do is uncomfortable or would hurt us, but it’s necessary.
Pay attention to the people God sends to you. Listen and obey. Jun Asis (mabuting.balita@gmail.com)
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REFLECTION:
Who are the people whom God sends to me? What are they saying?
Lord, may I discern and follow the message You give through the people I meet. Amen.
St. Peter Julian Eymard, pray for us.
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