Gospel Reflection
Sacrifice
John 10:11-18
As I listened to the Gospel, the first part made me realize about having the sense of 'ownership.' If we have this value integrated in us, then we could also follow Jesus' example. The Gospel said, 'A hired man...leaves the sheep and runs away' all because it was not his. In work, we are all 'hired,' paid to do our work. If we remained as 'hired men' then when trouble comes, we'll all run away. The Gospel did not say it's a sin, but a human action--a natural result if we 'only work for pay and have no concern for the sheep.' But, then the question comes now: how do gain concern? Again, as I have pointed out--the sense of 'ownership.' If we LOVE our work we will have a sense of 'ownership' for it.
"I am the good shepherd,
and I know mine and mine know me,
just as the Father knows me and I know the Father"
This time, Jesus tells us that He himself is responsible for the sheep. In a work place, us being the sheep should also be taken care of the shepherd-our employers. This concept also proves true to any circumstances. It tells me that I need to understand something or someone better and deeper that I may also be understood. You have to be an open book to the those whom you wish to serve for the rest of your life.
"I am the good shepherd,
and I know mine and mine know me,
just as the Father knows me and I know the Father"
This time, Jesus tells us that He himself is responsible for the sheep. In a work place, us being the sheep should also be taken care of the shepherd-our employers. This concept also proves true to any circumstances. It tells me that I need to understand something or someone better and deeper that I may also be understood. You have to be an open book to the those whom you wish to serve for the rest of your life.
