Romans 6:12-23 – In these verses, Paul explains what it means to be dead to sin (vv. 5-7) and alive to God (vv. 8-10). Our victory over sin is a refusal to let sin reign in one’s life (v. 12). We do this as we offer ourselves to God Himself to be witnesses of His mercy and grace in this world. Hence the prayer for us to be mindful of our Christian vocation.
Christ is always there for you. Even in your darkest
hours. Even when you feel like there is no help left. Put your trust in Him.
And he will lift you in His arms. Even
in the midst of your darkest hours. Christ remains present. You can even glory in you weakness. For when
you are weak you are made strong by the power of Christ. This change happens. Because of the
sacramental effected change which has taken place in your baptism. You are not
your own. You now belong to Christ.
Delivered from sin and death, you now live before God
in the righteousness of Christ.
Do not yield to the spirit of this age. Love the truth.
What you learn of Christ in the closet speak in the light. What you hear in the
Scriptures proclaim from the housetop. You need not fear the face of any man.
You are in Christ.
So trust in His timing. Rely on His promises. Wait for
His answers. Believe in His miracles. Rejoice in His goodness. Relax in His
presence. Come near to Jesus and He will come near to you. James 4:8
If we take these words seriously, we have to come to this
conclusion; your heavenly Father is completely fascinated with you. He’s taken
the time to count the number of hair on your head. Who else would do something
than that other then He who is in love with you!
A prayer for Christian vocation - Heavenly Father, grant Your mercy and grace
to Your people in their many and various callings. Give them patience, and
strengthen them in their Christian vocation of witness to the world and of
service to their neighbor in Christ’s name; through Jesus Christ our Lord we
pray, Amen.
Consider the Birds, they neither sow, copyright © Ed Riojas, Higher Things
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