Reflection of the Week - 23rd April 2024
While I claim no expert knowledge when it comes to sheep, I did find myself relating to Jesus in his role as the Good Shepherd in today's gospel (21st April).
Reflection of the week
By Linda Sutton
Posted in Faith
How I admire Paralympians who have trained so very hard, and are justly rewarded with praise or medals as a result.
Thinking on this leads me to wonder what I expect as a result of my service to Christ through service to others.
Jesus replied to this very question with the words: “we have only done what we ought to have done” (Luke 17:10).
I find my motivation not in the thought of a reward, but in the memory of what God has done for me by forgiving me. God does not owe me. I owe God, and gratitude ought to be at the heart of my discipleship.
Prayer
Servant Lord, you have given freely of yourself to those like me, who have done nothing to deserve it. I answer your call to return the favour to those I meet in my daily life. Amen.
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