KykNET Lent Guide 2023Sample

Week 1: Humility

Day 5: A Map for the Road

God blesses those who are humble, for they will inherit the whole earth. Matthew 5:5 (NLT)

In this week, Jesus uses this parable to teach us what life is truly about. He tells us what life really is and how it should be lived. He lived this life himself and He is the Way. He said: “I am gentle and humble in heart” (Mt 11:29).

If we cannot admit that He (The Way) is wonderful, we won’t want to choose this path. We are invited to take a long and deep look at Jesus, to realise who He truly is and how He lived, to be convinced and become attracted to this way of life. So, what stands out and attracts you to the life of Jesus?

Here are three aspects of Jesus that we can ponder upon. In the first place: He finds His value in the fact that he is the beloved son of the Father. He hears a voice from heaven saying to Him that He is the beloved son of the Father (Mt 3:11). He accepts it. He believes it. He does not attempt to get His value from what others say of Him. This is why He is free from what others think of Him. When He encounters opposition and others insult Him, He does not become depressed. He does not consider abandoning His mission. When people praise Him and call Him the Messiah, he does not become prideful and feels the world belongs to Him or believes that He can do anything. No, He is unbothered by praise or curse.

Secondly, he was a friend to tax collectors and sinners. He wasn’t bothered with associating with important or good people. He associated with anyone who came across His path. Yet, He was especially attracted to building relationships with the homeless, the sick, and those who were discriminated against. He didn’t think or mind that His association or connection to these people would tarnish His reputation. He truly added Himself to the humble.

Thirdly, He was willing to perform the duties of a slave. He washes feet. By this, He says that a man adds value by what he does. And so, He is free to do anything.

Exercise:

You are invited to think about who Jesus was and to note His humility. Ponder upon it for a moment. Share your admiration with Him. You can now write a hymn of praise.

Repetition Prayer:

Oh God, have mercy on me, a sinner!