WE LIVE AND DIE IN THE TRUTH OF THE
RESURRECTION
Jesus
talks about the days when the Son of Man is revealed. He was referring
to Himself coming back to render judgment. Jesus mentioned two important
signs. First, just like during the days of Noah and Lot, the people
were busy with worldly and sinful things. The situation was so ripe for
redemption and God immediately took action to save them. Second, that
day will be so swift that one does not even have the time to go down
from the roof or go home from working in the field. That was the mistake
of Lot’s wife, who looked back at Sodom, thereby disobeying the strict
orders of the angels. Lot’s wife was transformed into a pillar of salt.
Jesus talked about His Second Coming many times. He also added that no
one knows when it will be, but that the day will surely come. The world
will end and we, living or dead, will face God and account for our
lives. This also affirms our belief in the resurrection. When we die, we
will not disappear. We have souls which will continue to live and
journey towards our true home in the next life.
The message is still the same: “Be prepared!” We live on this earth
aware of the next life. We do not embrace the saying, “Eat, drink, be
merry, for tomorrow we die.” We must live not only for this earth but
for the next life. Since the day of judgment will come at an unknown
time, we are reminded to live each day fully and always in regard to the
end time.
The message is very relevant. Looking around and based on how many of
us live, we tend to disregard and, worse, to forget this important
aspect of our faith. For those who do not believe in the next life, the
responsibility is theirs. But for those who believe in it, it is best
that we think, speak and act like one who believes in the resurrection.
We are Easter people. We live and die in the truth of the resurrection. Fr. Benny Tuazon
REFLECTION
QUESTIONS: Does the way you live speak of your belief in the
resurrection? Or do you embrace and live the saying, “Eat, drink, be
merry, for tomorrow we die”?
Lord, help me to always be mindful of Your Second Coming. May I learn to live with the next life as my reference.
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