LOOK BEFORE YOU LEAP … TAKE IT OR LEAVE IT

There are some people who do not believe. But, what do they not believe in? Depending on the subject, and their knowledge of that particular subject. For example, I do not believe that UFOs exist. But having said that, I do admit that I do not have any knowledge on that subject, and never bothered to read any books or listen to some talks. So, if I’m living in ignorance of the subject, it is all my fault.

But those who do NOT believe that Jesus Christ is the Son of God, and that He has come down to earth from heaven, that He has suffered the Passion and rose again from the death, the blame is completely theirs IF they never bothered to read, listen or study about this very important subject, their lifeline. Their future in eternity depends so much on their genuine interest and the decision they have to make.

The Catechism of the Catholic Church specifically states that ‘every person is given the chance (the grace) to realise the TRUTH, at some point in their life. Those persons who do not cooperate with such grace are poles apart from the Man Who was told by a true believer (a Roman pagan): “Only say the word and my servant shall be healed.” Since these persons do not believe all these truths, it is not surprising that that they do not believe Christ’s flesh can be given to us as food.

We have to note that Christ did not tell the Jews: “You do not understand.” No, He says: “You do not believe,” for Faith is needed here. A different case was when Christ on His death bed, the cross, excused those who were responsible for His death: “Father, forgive them, they know not what they do.” There is a shift from ‘things visible to things invisible’.  We have to note that when Christ reveals the hidden thoughts of their hearts, He very clearly shows that He is God, who alone is called ‘the searcher of hearts’.

At this very moment Christ is reading the heart of every person who is reading this post. For the Lord knows not only those who believe in Him and try to be faithful towards Him, but also those who are betraying Him right now. Alas, it is a pity to read the next line: “After this, many of His disciples turned back and no longer walked with Him.” Only fools find ‘wise sayings’ hard to accept. For just as sunlight seems a hindrance to weak eyes, and prefer, feel at home, in dark places. The sick soul feels an a version  for a more perfect discipline and rejects  discourse that is filled with good thoughts. Some embrace frivolities as more pleasureable.

Very interesting is the fact that Christ asks His apostles if they would like to leave as well. Simon Peter’s answer was: “Lord, to whom shall we go? You have the words of eternal life, and we believe, and have come to know that You are the Christ, the Son of God.” Now, whether it was Peter talking or the Holy Spirt through him, the fact remains that what was said, declared, was the Truth and nothing but the TRUTH.