MONDAY 26TH WEEK IN ORDINARY TIME YEAR II
Job 1:6-22, Luke 9:46-50
WHAT IS YOUR SOURCE OF HAPPINESS?
Apart from the feast days we have this week, our first reading will be from the book of Job. The story of Job is a very popular one in the bible. Biblical scholars are of the opinion that the book which was written in the 6th century BC, try to explain the meaning of suffering and calamities that befall good people. Many people are righteous and pious in the sight of God and men, but they still suffer. Why should a good person suffer?
The book presents the suffering of Job as a test on his faith in God. God was very sure that Job would still serve and worship him even in the midst of suffering.
In the passage of today, we see that Job lost everything, his wealth, material possessions and children, but he was never sad. He knew that he would not take anything from this world. He made the popular statement, "Naked I came from my mother’s womb, naked I shall return. The Lord gave, the Lord has taken back.
Blessed be the name of the Lord!"
It is a lesson to us all today not to let material things be the source of our happiness. If we are only happy and serve God better during affluence and riches, we will be disappointed when they are no longer there. Sometimes, it is good for us to test darkness so that we will better appreciate light. Our life should not depend on what we have. God help us. Amen.
Fr Michael Osatofoh Eninlejie MSP
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