SOMETHING TO REMEMBER

Moses rose up to the challenge as the leader of God’s people when ‘Amalek…fought with Israel at Rephidim. So Moses said to Joshua, ‘choose for us men, and go out and fight with Amalek. Tomorrow I will stand on the top of the hill with the staff of God in my hand. So Joshua did as Moses told him, and fought with Amalek, while Moses, Aaron, and Hur went up to the top of the hill…But Moses hands grew weary, so they took a stone and put it under him, and he sat on it, while Aaron and Hur held up his hands…so his hands were steady…And Joshua overwhelmed Amalek and his people with the sword’ (cf. Ex 17:8-13). 

Beloved people of God, here is something to remember. Every one of us has battles to fight in life as a human being, then as a Christian on a pilgrimage. Our journey to heaven is not meant to be easy. Our Blessed Lord accomplished his redemption mission by the shedding of his innocent blood. He who has suffered for us, has left us an example to follow. He will reward every effort, more so for those in whom he will find faith when he, ‘the Son of Man comes’ (cf Lk 18:1-8). We remember that this battle must be fought on all fronts, spiritually and corporally. It needs planning, strategy and division of labour. It will always need collaboration, everyone doing their part. Indeed, it has to be conscientious and intentional not arbitrary. Everyone must cooperate harmoniously and determinedly till victory is won. Our help shall come from the Lord, our help is in the name of the Lord, who made heaven and earth…’ (cf Ps 121/120ff)

May we all ‘continue in what you have learned and have firmly believed, knowing from whom you learned it…which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus’ (cf 2 Tm 3:14-4:2) Amen.

Fr. Ted