WORD OF GOD - MK 5:18-20

MARK 5:18-20

As he was getting into the boat, the man who had been possessed by demons begged him that he might be with him. But Jesus refused, and said to him, ‘Go home to your friends, and tell them how much the Lord has done for you, and what mercy he has shown you.’ And he went away and began to proclaim in the Decapolis how much Jesus had done for him; and everyone was amazed.

---- my own,

This is your mission in life to tell everyone you meet how much God has done for you, how He has blessed you, how He has never abandoned you for an instant, and even in your deepest, darkest night He has been with you holding you and filling you with His grace, His peace, His mercy and above all His loving Presence. To each is given a special calling, a vocation for a lifetime, and each is different. Some are invited to do special things, to shine a more powerful light, and every help, aid, and talent is given to them to fulfill it. But to you is given a far less prominent yet necessary role, you are called to shine the little flickering wick of your light. By it, you will honor Me and make Me known to those who struggle because they do not know Me, the God of all compassion, mercy, and love who lay down His life that they may live. Shine your little light and I will ensure that its little spark never dims or goes out. Be content and be faithful to your calling.