Focus on what makes for peace [Ref: Daniel 7:15-27 Lk. 21:34-36]
We glorify the Lord for his goodness, for his omniscience, he sees the hearts of all men and women, this should be our joy, he gives protection to everyone because he is true love and knowledge.
The readings of today invite us not to be complacent in anything neither should we be over ambitious in anything. Daniel continues to enlighten us through his visions , four beasts , interpreted as different powers or kingdoms, influences that will come, wielding extreme domination, all will come and go like the seasons, like thunder ⛈️, like the morning dew. Others will come with destruction, wickedness, arrogance, etc, but all for a moment for the eternal king has supremacy over all.
The gospel invite us to remain awake, don’t be drunk with power, or dependance, or complacency. Do not depend on wealth, knowledge, power, ‘connections’ , or in any form of self aggrandizement. Remain like the humble servant of the Lord, remain genuine in your dealings, fear the Lord. Live and know that one day you will need kind people to help you, not those who please you, not those who appear to be good, not those who praise you. Promote goodness, promote unity, promote peace and do not fear anything else.
By Fr. Josaphat Diyuo, M.Afr
