The month of July in India began with the introduction of a new tax reform policy, called as the G.S.T. – Goods and Services Tax.
Time alone will tell the effects of G.S.T. on the Indian markets.

But when it comes to our Faith, we can be assured of the power of G.S.T. …

>> G.S.T. …

… God Surely Transforms!

The Gospel of the Day presents the wonderful process of transformation that is initiated by Jesus, in the calling of The Twelve Apostles…

>> The Twelve, who were simple and ordinary…

… would eventually become special and outstanding in spreading the Kingdom of God
Jesus is strange!

>> And he loves to do strange things!

 

“Dare to be different” is a call which echoes very much through the corporate sector today, and also in many areas of our life!

>> And Jesus, certainly, is a model and an example for each one of us, in this ‘Daring to be Different’!

 

And this strange and daring Jesus – Who loves to do things differently –

…throws up a classic example for this, by choosing The Twelve…

>>Twelve strange persons to be His Daring disciples.

 

 

We could have a short litany of adjectives to describe or portray these Twelve…
Let’s get set with a mini-dictionary:

>> Ordinary, Mundane, Shy, Absent-minded, Introvert, Prejudiced, Inhibited…

>> Hated by society, Craver of power, Zealous in quick actions, Betraying Characters…

>> Sceptics, Unsteady Temperaments, Cynical….

The list is long, right?

 

Maybe, some of us, also very much possess these characters and traits!

>> Is it True?

 

 

But, with all these varied personalities and natures, Jesus, the Daring Master, chose His twelve, having these characters…!

 

 

The Lord loves to transform and change…

>> He changed the water into wine…

>> He transformed a few loaves of bread and fish as food for thousands…

>> He changed the raging sea to calmness and serenity…

>> He transformed sicknesses in people to good health and new vigour…

>> He changed the static and inhuman view of the Law to a dynamic and loving perception…

 

Yes, the Lord loves to transform and change…

>> And this Lord, who loves to transform and change, also worked wonders with the Twelve!

 

 

These Twelve, with their varied personalities and characters, were handed on the Charge to continue the Gigantic Task of their Daring Master: “To be the Ambassadors of the Kingdom of God”

>> To be with Him and to be sent out

>> To have authority over unclean spirits and drive them out

>> To cure every disease and illness and to preach!

 

These chosen lights were to cast their rays over the rest of humanity, in all nations.

 

 

Are we also hearing the Call of the Lord, to be the Ambassadors of His Kingdom, in the place where we are, in the state of life, that we are in?

 

 

Let us not be worried about our nature or temperament or character or weaknesses.

 

Yes, the Lord is strange…

… and He loves to do strange things

>> He is CRAZY over us!

 

The Lord also loves…

… to transform and to change

>> He is Willing to TRANSFORM us!

 

The only thing that He needs from us.. is Our Consent.. Our Willingness…our Openness!

>> Let no negative feelings come in the way of this Deep Desire of the Lord…

 
>> The Kingdom of God is a vineyard…

… it needs labourers!

 

>> The Kingdom of God is a net…

… it needs fishermen!

 

>> The Kingdom of God is a field…

… it needs sowers and reapers!

 

>> The Kingdom of God is a flock…

… it needs shepherds!

 

 

The Lord is calling… desiring… and wanting…

>> Are we hearing?

 

Let this Call, not remain a ‘Missed Call’!

>> Let’s pick up, and answer…

… and Co-operate with the Strange Master, Who calls us to “Dare to be Different”!

 
 Yes, G.S.T. in Faith is a mighty reality….

… God Surely Transforms! 

God Bless! Live Jesus!