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by Rev. Fr. V.V. Paulose, Toronto, Canada
"The lame man looked at them eagerly, expecting some money. But Peter said, "I don’t have any silver or gold for you. In the name of Jesus Christ the Nazarene, get up and walk. He stood up, and began to walk." (Acts 3:5-6, 8)
God provides all our needs. He cares for us. God
promises that, "Ask and you will get it. Seek, you find it. Knock, the door will
open."
God gives according to our needs, not according to our wants. The lame man asked
for money. But in the name of Jesus, Peter gave him his legs to use. We often
ask God to solve a small problem, but he wants to give us a whole new life and
help for all our problems. He may say, “I’ve got something even better for you.”
You may ask God for what you want, but don’t be surprised when he gives you what
you really need.
In 1981 I went for an interview for a lecturer position in economics in Mar
Athanasius college of science and arts at Kothamanglam. I had had very high
recommendations. I badly wanted the job at that time. But I didn’t get it. I was
very upset and worried. I thought God closed His eyes in front of my needs. But
in 1982, late H.G. Mar Osthathiose Thomas guided me to Chennai for further
studies and a job. There God gave me an opportunity to study further and worked
as an economics teacher with more salary and perks. Later God called me to
priesthood and appointed me to serve as the vicar of St Thomas Jacobite Syrian
orthodox Church, Annanagar, Chennai. There, I got the privilege to associate
with St. Thomas Charitable trust and all its activities from its inception. May
God bless those who are associated with the church and the mission. That later
led to the start the new diocese of Mylapore, where St. Thomas, one of the
disciples of Jesus, got martyrdom. When I look back, I wonder, how great our God
is? And His plan, care and protection!
Jesus takes care of your life from the beginning to the end. Always depend on
him.
Thank you Jesus, for your care and protection.
You know our needs today. What ever we get today is your gift. You are the
author of life. Like the lame man who got his legs back to stand, we need your
help to solve all our problems. We ask this in the name of Jesus.
Amen.
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