Reading I: Ezekiel 34: 11-16 "I myself will feed my sheep and I will make them lie down in peace."
Psalm 23: 1-3a.3b-4.5.6
Refren: The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want.
* The Lord is my shepherd, I do not lack: 'I laid him on the green grass, near the calm water. 'And he led me in the right path for the sake of his holy name.
* If I should walk in the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; shepherding really stick with me, they comfort me.
* Kausiapkan dish for me before my enemies. Anoint my head with oil, and my cup is overflowing.
* Willingness of God and the divine mercy always accompany my steps all the days of my life. I will dwell in the house of the Lord now and forever.
Reading II: Romans 5: 5b-11
"Allah bestow His love for us."
5 "5b Dear brothers and sisters, God's love has been poured into our hearts through the Holy Spirit who was given to us. 5: 6 For while we were still powerless, Christ died for the ungodly at the time determined by God. 5: 7 For one will hardly die for a righteous person-though perhaps for a good man someone would dare to die-.5: 8 But God demonstrates His own love toward us, in that Christ died for us, when we still sinners. 5: 9 Much more then, being now justified by his blood, we shall be saved from wrath through him. 5:10 For if we, as were enemies were reconciled to God by the death of his Son, much more, since we have been reconciled, will we be saved by his life! 5:11 And not only that! We also rejoice in God through Jesus Christ our Lord, through whom we have now received reconciliation.
Gospel: Luke 15: 3-7
"Rejoice with me, for I have found my sheep which was lost."
15: 3 Son Jesus presented this parable to the Pharisees and scribes, 15: 4 "Who among you, having a hundred sheep and loses one, does not leave the ninety-nine in the wilderness and go that which is lost until he finds it? 15: 5 And if it finds it, he puts it on his shoulders with joy, 15: 6 Returning home, he calls together his friends and neighbors, saying to them: Rejoice with me, for my sheep that was lost was find. 15: 7 I say to you, there is joy in heaven over one sinner who repents than over ninety-nine joy because of the righteous who need no repentance. "
reflection
The prophecy of Ezekiel is now focused on the king of Israel is depicted as shepherds irresponsible. Instead of loving sheep (Israel), they are not indifferent to pastoral duties, and can only be enjoyed without ever giving (verse 3). Selfishness like this angered God. Kings of Israel not aware that they were shepherds, and not the owner. It is God who has a sheep.
God take over from here. He will feed his sheep back "as appropriate" (paragraph 16). Another pastor who is faithful to his duty (paragraphs 23-24) will be raised (possibly Jehoiachin - 2 Kings 25: 27-30). Under his reign, the people will prosper. However, the sheep also have a responsibility, an art of being a good sheep (verses 17-22).
This chapter closes with the promise of God that stretches well into the future when Israel is restored (verses 25-31). The situation described recalls Isa 11: 6-9. Without violence - a love that is present. Human nature is no longer rape and neighbor. God's faithfulness to remain strong.
Psalms, The Beauty of the Christian life.
Using the illustration of sheep reared by a shepherd (1-4) and guest host in front of a very good heart (5-6), David describe how wonderful life in God's providence. Why?
Sheep are animals that can not be separated from the shepherd's life because it can not find food and drink alone or protect themselves from attacks of wild animals. Similarly David as sheep in the world to live in, it is always in need of God's help. It not only has no lack of material but that it will get healthy and refreshing themselves, instead of making him sick (2), the shepherd would lead him to seek proper and healthy material (3). This image contains a truth in the material to meet the physical needs that we get without the guidance of God will destroy us because the material was probably poisonous grass or water in principle there is a strong eddy currents that would overwhelm us. He also realized that he was not living in paradise but in a world that has fallen into the power of sin. Therefore it is not surprising if one day have to suffer oppression and injustice that will take him to the death. He was not afraid because he knew that God is a God who accompanies the care and protection (4).
Would you enjoy a delicious meal at a banquet if you know your enemies are waiting to destroy you? David is able. He believes that he is the living God. At the time of the ancient Middle East, the guest is king and their needs must be met by the host. In addition, a host is responsible for the safety of his guests. This made him remain calm in all situations and can still enjoy all the blessings that God has prepared despite being penetrated crisis (5-6).
Meditation: Examine your life! Is the material blessings you have now is the grass green and calm waters? If you can remain calm enjoy life even social unrest and political heats up? Remember, you are a sheep and a shepherd and Host of the Supreme God.
Two readings Living in peace.
Peace be sorely missed and continue to look for a lot of people. Peace is not only related to a heart condition, also associated with good relationships with each other and correct. We should rejoice and feel lucky that in Christ we have been reconciled to God. From the enemy, we become friends of God. This justification manifestation of God in Jesus Christ. Because there is a relationship of peace with God, we may rejoice even in the midst of hardship and suffering of life no matter how serious.
Rejoice in every situation. Live in peace does not mean we are free from the struggles, problems and suffering. Let us not misidentified. Herein lies the dialectics of the Christian life. On the one hand we have belong to Christ, on the other hand we would like to grow in Christ. In faith, problems, struggles, pain is still there, but no longer is destructive. Otherwise they will make us more diligent, resilient and hopeful in God. Through it we learn to always rely on the power of Christ who empowers us, through the Holy Spirit who dwells in us (verses 1-5).
Meditation: Boast not mean arrogant, because the source and content of our flagship is the grace and power of God in Christ.
Gospel today, Precious in the sight of God.
A big criminals sentenced to death. These criminals do not know fear, no remorse for his crimes. However, by the ministry and regular visits pastors and people who sincerely repent of these criminals. He said when interviewed, "I repent because of the many people who came to the Mass in the prison's (LP) Pastor pointed at me and said, 'Jesus loves you.' I was the most wicked man in this cell, but instead I was the most beloved. "
If a lost sheep that can say maybe it will say like, "Really I'm happy because I love my shepherd. I considered so valuable that it leaves the sheep more to find me. "The same can also be ejected from the mouth dirhams a piece missing," Certainly this mother appreciate me, so he found me already accumulated dust in the corner of the house. "
The statement above is imaginary. The reality is that the owner of the sheep and proprietary dirham also noted his expression of concern and the things that belonged to invite others to rejoice with him (paragraph 6.9). The phrase was more than just the joy of being rewarded or win the lottery. These statements express a heart filled with love and high appreciation of his wealth.
If for the dirham sheep and someone willing to take pains to seek and find, the more the Lord of mankind. He sacrificed Himself for the salvation and eternal life for us. The angels in heaven who knows God's heart also participated celebrated with joy (paragraph 7.10). It is certain that you and I are very precious in His eyes and worth loving him.
PRAYER: Heavenly Father, I gratefully thank Thee for Thy love to me. Take care that I will never forget Your mercy toward me or strong-your power to make me a new creation.
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