15th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Gospel – Mark 6:7-13
“Take nothing with you”. This is the life of a disciple. Total submission and total confidence in Jesus whom he or she is following. This is a phrase we often forget when we complaint of the poor infrastructures and poor conditions of work. Our mission is a mission of total confidence in the Lord. Often our complaints are about the inadequacy of the things we have. But we must remember that the Lord has commanded to take nothing. This teaching is a profound lesson in total reliance on God’s provision, emphasizing the importance of simplicity, trust, and adaptability in our journey as disciples. By traveling light and depending on Jesus, we are encouraged to focus on our mission without being burdened by material concerns, fostering a deeper faith and a more profound connection with our purpose. To internalize this call of Jesus, we can engage in practices that build trust in God’s provision, such as relying on others, declutter our physical and mental spaces, and regularly reflecting on and expressing gratitude for the ways God provides for us. We are worried about the needs when what we need is only a real relationship with Jesus. Let’s reflect: How much am I worried about my needs in my discipleship to Jesus?
Sunday 14 July
