In today’s Second Reading (2 Tim. 1: 8b-10), St. Paul wrote to the disciple Timothy: “Beloved, bear your share of hardship for the gospel with the strength that comes from God. He saved us and called us to a holy life, not according to our works but according to his own design…” |
Reading this passage brings comfort and strength knowing that God always calls us to a lead a life that is pleasing to His eyes — a life that is selfless and more focused on serving others and glorifying God. We may get dismayed and discouraged by the people or things around us, as they may not always work in the way we wanted them to be. But we take courage at the truth that God has his own plan for us and invites us to take part in his grand design, regardless of our weaknesses or abilities. —SL |
