Called to Preach!!!

Jesus is a great example when it comes to teaching and preaching. In fact, our Lord is the "Master Teacher" and "Master Preacher." The gospel for today, Luke 4:38-44, shows Jesus healing Simon's mother-in-law and healing all those who came to him. Then early in the morning, Jesus goes to a deserted place and that is key. Our Lord invites us to get away and spend time with God in prayer. Jesus is a tremendous example of that because he knew the need to communicate with his Heavenly Father. He wants us to take the time to pray each day and in most cases several times a day. Do not give up on prayer and keep those communication lines open with God at all times. When the people found Jesus he said, "To the other towns also I must proclaim the good news of the Kingdom of God, because for this purpose I have been sent." That is our call as well. We need to proclaim the Good News, not just with words, but with our very lives. We take the Good News with us and we touch peoples lives as we preach. We never know where God will lead us but we know that wherever it is, we need to preach and bring the message of Jesus Christ to our brothers and sisters. Our Lord calls us to be disciples, he call us to preach. Let us not be afraid to do just that as we trust in God's grace and the power of prayer! Have a blessed day!!!