A WORD FOR TODAY 14 JANUARY 2022

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*A WORD FOR TODAY*

*NEVER REJECT THE REIGN OF GOD OVER YOU*

_"Then all the elders of Israel gathered together and came to Samuel at Ramah, and said to him, Behold, you are old and your sons do not walk in your ways; now appoint for us a king to govern us like all the nations.”(1 Samuel 8:4-5)_

_*Sometimes in our quest to be like others and to show that we belong and not different we try to do away with what gives us our glowing power and what makes us to shine out.*_

_When this happens, we lose our connection to the source of our greatness and glory and we are bound to suffer as a result of our foolishness and lack of trust._

_*The people of Israel in the first reading of today approached Samuel to give them a king. This did not go down well with him, but God allowed it in order to teach them a lesson. They rejected God and chose a king. Samuel tried to stop them from making this mistake but their hearts were hardened.*_

_We must never let our selfishness drive us into rejecting God's reign over us, our families, work, business, and so on. We must remain loyal to Him and let Him lead and guide us. He knows the past, the present and the future. He is the one who will guide us so that we do not make mistake. He takes care of us and provides for us unlike other kings who will manipulate us to their own advantage._

_*Many times, the things we do and say show that we have rejected God's reign even when we still pretend in the presence of people to still love Him. We reject His reign when we act in disobedience to His commandments.*_

_The Scribes in the gospel reading rejected the reign of God in Christ and refused to see Him as God, but those who brought the paralytic to Him saw God in Him and He forgave his sins and healed him. Therefore, do not leave God for other gods that cannot save, put your trust in Jesus, let Him reign in your life and will always experience His miracle._

_*Good morning dearest one. Smile😊as you do your work and do have a magnificent weekend. May Jesus reign in you and may He give you blessings in abundance. Amen. And may the Almighty God bless you: the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit. Amen.*_

*Meditation:* 1 Samuel 8:4-7,10-22/Psalm 89:16-19/Mark 2:1-12

*Watch-Word:* A great prophet has risen among us, God has visited his people.

_*Only God is enough for us, therefore, do not leave Him, no matter what the world offers you.*_

(Friday of first week in the ordinary time. Year II)