Open your eyes and ears. God is speaking to you! - Daily Bible Reflections December 18,2014

GOD’S MESSAGE

 

When Joseph awoke, he did as the angel of the Lord had commanded him and took his wife into his home. – Matthew 1:24

 

       God used the Angel Gabriel to send His message to Joseph. Today, He uses many different ways. He even speaks to us through famous advertising slogans. Take the following and see if they speak God’s message to you:

       “Where do you want to go today?” “Para kanino ka bumabangon?” “What drives you?”

       Through these slogans, God is asking: Are you living life for Me? The following are even very similar to Bible verses: “You’re in good hands.” The Lord reminds us that we are in the palm of His hands (Isaiah 49:16).

       “Just do it.” Let’s heed Mary’s words to just do as He tells us (John 2:5).

       “May liwanag ang buhay.” Know that God’s Light is there to guide us (John 8:12).

       “Magpakatotoo ka!” (Be truthful). Are we faced with the temptation to tell a lie or compromise the truth? God is giving us a nudge right now (John 8:32).

       There are many ways that God tries to reach us — through the Bible, the Mass, the sacraments, angels or angels in disguise; through slogans, people, circumstances and even missent text messages. This Christmas season, let’s be attuned to His voice and receive His message. Jun Asis (mabuting.balita@gmail.com)

 

Reflection: Open your eyes and ears. God is speaking to you!

 

Lord, open my heart today that I may see and hear what You have to say.

 

Blessed Anthony Grassi, pray for us.