The Third Wednesday of Easter

Everything that the Father gives me will come to me, and I will not reject anyone who comes to me, because I came down from heaven not to do my own will but the will of the one who sent me. And this is the will of the one who sent me, that I should not lose anything of what he gave me, but that I should raise it on the last day. For this is the will of my Father, that everyone who sees the Son and believes in him may have eternal life, and I shall raise him on the last day.

Jesus will not reject anyone who comes to him. It is important for us to remember this because sometimes we will be tempted to feel like we are not worthy of God’s Love. However, when we suffer such thoughts we should remember that God willed that His Son atone for our sins and that through his Passion, Death, and Resurrection we are offered a chance to be cleansed of all our sins and imperfections. If we wish to be found by Jesus, he will find us and never lose us. Then, on the last day, he shall raise us up and we shall be with him forever and ever.

Are we doing God’s Will or our own? What can we do to overcome our feelings of unworthiness and trust in God’s Mercy? Do we seek to understand and believe in God so that we can live holy lives and have eternal life?

O Lord, we believe in you. Raise us on the last day.

Amen.