When Jesus embraced his role as teacher, healer and shepherd, to announce the coming of the Kingdom of God, he gave his all. In our language, Jesus was a “multitasker.” He performed all his miracles and cures freely; he taught about his Father’s love and mercy; he showed compassion and concern for the poor; he gave himself to his tasks out of love and was never half-hearted: “I am filled with compassion for these people; they have already followed me for three days and now they have nothing to eat. I do not want to send them away fasting or they may faint on the way.”
Each one of us is invited by Jesus to put our hearts in our quest and work for the Kingdom of God. Whatever our roles in life may be, each one of us has a privileged role and task for the spread of the Kingdom of God.
Have I realized my role, something only mine, in the spread of God’s kingdom? My role in my family? My role in my job or profession? My role in my community and parish? Have I worked hard and whole-heartedly to do my task and role?
We pray, “Lord Jesus, help us to be your compassionate servants and to be true companions to others so that our brothers and sisters may see and experience you in us. Amen.”