Jesus didn’t make random guesses in choosing the apostles. He didn’t pick them based on appearance or trade alone; rather, he spent an entire night in prayer, seeking God’s guidance before making his decision. God, who has plans for us all, was central to Jesus’ choice.
Just as good parents plan for their children’s future even before they are born, God has intentions for us, His children. we are not strangers or outsiders to God; we are His beloved children and members of His household.
Each time we pray, “thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven,” from the “Our Father,” we affirm both to God and ourselves that we trust His will and desire it to be fulfilled in our lives.
God wants the best for us, but sometimes our own desires conflict with His. At times, we even insist, “I know what you want for me, God, but I prefer my own way.” Every sin is a conscious choice to resist God’s will. Yet God, respecting our freedom, never imposes His will on us.
This is why it’s so profound that, after a whole night of prayer and seeking discernment for choosing the twelve apostles to carry on the message of salvation, Jesus—even with his divine wisdom—still chose Judas Iscariot, who would later betray him. Although all twelve faced temptation, only Judas succumbed. He had the same chance as Simon and Jude to fulfill God’s will.
We celebrate Simon and Jude’s feast on October 28th because they COOPERATED with God. They weren’t just chosen; they worked hard, resisted temptation, obeyed Jesus’ teachings, and spread the Gospel to millions.
Please pray for all those who have died recently:
Thomas Mani (87), George Kakkassery (75) Thomas Chummar (81) P V Varghese Punnackapadavil (88) Marykutty Mathew (76)
Commemorate the Death Anniversaries of Our Loved Ones:
Prof.Baby Varghese Menacherry (61)2001.
