By Joseph Thermadom –
Readings: Gen 23:1-4, 19; 24:1-8, 62-67; Mt 9:9-13
It is very easy for us to follow God immediately because God loves us unconditionally. When God appoints people for us to follow them, most of us are not ready to follow them immediately because they are human.
It also means that we are not following God. This following is not an easy one, but it helps us to learn the lesson. This lesson is trust. We need to trust these people; otherwise, we do not trust God. Yet, even though we trust them, some of them could harm us.
We do not need to be worried about their dark sides. We need to be worried about our dark sides. After we remove our dark sides, we will be free to follow our leaders unconditionally. We will have the confidence and face injustices because God is with us always. Lastly, we will overcome these injustices through the work of God.