First action on the side of God

Saturday

by Fr. Augustine Odoh

It was the first action on the side of God to initiate and prepare the prophet, apostles, and disciples for a great mission by revealing himself to them in an extra-ordinary way. (Ex 3:1-10) The gospel showcases the transfiguration of Jesus Christ before the core apostles which discloses Christ's inner nature that strengthened the faith and conviction of the apostles that he is messiah prophesied long age. The first reading records the prophesy and vision of Daniel that give credence to the true nature of the Messiah (Dan 7:13) and because he had mission which God wanted him to accomplish, it was revealed to him, the true nature of God-man that comes from heaven. Prophet Ezekiel had similar vision and mission (Ezk 1:26). God continues to reveal his inner self to us in different ways in the bible, in the and sacraments of the church and even in our fellow human being. It is good to create internal quietude and a disposed spirit to discern God's disclosure of himself to humanity. He is interested in man's salvation and as such; continues to take part in human history. May God reveal himself to you in your difficult and confused moment in life. Amen.