Holy Gospel of Jesus Christ according to Saint John 8, 51-59

Very truly, I tell you, whoever keeps my word will never see death.’ The Jews said to him, ‘Now we know that you have a demon. Abraham died, and so did the prophets; yet you say, “Whoever keeps my word will never taste death.” Are you greater than our father Abraham, who died? The prophets also died. Who do you claim to be?’ Jesus answered, ‘If I glorify myself, my glory is nothing. It is my Father who glorifies me, he of whom you say, “He is our God”, though you do not know him. But I know him; if I were to say that I do not know him, I would be a liar like you. But I do know him and I keep his word. Your ancestor Abraham rejoiced that he would see my day; he saw it and was glad.’ Then the Jews said to him, ‘You are not yet fifty years old, and have you seen Abraham?’ Jesus said to them, ‘Very truly, I tell you, before Abraham was, I am.’ So they picked up stones to throw at him, but Jesus hid himself and went out of the temple.

To be faithful in what you believe, holds your life together

1) To be faithful. Jesus points out that you must remain faithful to what you believe and trust in God. Do not have second thoughts. Finish what you start, face the obstacles that may appear and make the decisions that are necessary, and all that based on your principles. This is what all Christians must strive to accomplish.

2) Be alive. Even though there are many people that go through life as if it were not worth living, it is up to us to live fully and in abundance because Jesus gives meaning to our life. You have to find within yourself the purpose for living and not elsewhere.

3) I am. Jesus brings clarity to all our confusions. It is time to calm down and remember that God is God, and He will always be with us.

God bless you in the name of the Father, of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Always remember, Heaven is our goal!