To the Ends of the Earth: Character – Week 2, Day 3 - God's Word Cuts Deep into Our Souls
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But we see Jesus, who for a little while was made lower than the angels, crowned with glory and honor because of the suffering of death, so that by the grace of God he might taste death for every one.
Hebrews 2:9
When Jesus returns to earth in his glory, he will greet us according to the deeds we have done, whether good or bad (see Mt 25:31–46). The Creed tells us, “He will come again in glory to judge the living and the dead.” He who was placed lower than the heavenly beings and experienced death for the sake of humanity will one day stand before us all as our judge. What a blessed thought to know that those of us who are not ashamed of Christ will experience his presence in an eternal kingdom where sin and death will be no more.
On that wonderful day, we who have been saved by grace will stand before our King and present the legacy of our lives as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God (see Rom 12:1). We await his return with joyful anticipation and lasting hope.
Questions for reflection
How does knowing that Christ will come again affect the way you live your Catholic faith?
In what ways are you working to live more fully an unashamed life that is pleasing to God?
How specifically can you work out your salvation in sacrificial service to others today?
Praying with Scripture
And we all, with unveiled face, beholding the glory of the Lord, are being changed into his likeness from one degree of glory to another; for this comes from the Lord who is the Spirit. (2 Cor 3:18)
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Mark C. McCann is an author and Ministry Consultant with more than 30 years of writing and ministry experience. He has published articles for a number of Catholic magazines and websites including St. Anthony Messenger, Emmanuel Magazine, Liguorian Magazine, Catholic Stand, the Connecticut Catholic Men's Conference, and Homiletic and Pastoral Review. He recently published the 4-volume Catholic men's devotional, To the Ends of the Earth, as well as the 2021 Advent Daybreaks devotional and 2022 Lenten Daybreaks devotional with Liguori Publishing. He has also released his End Times novel series, Jacob's Dream: The Vision and Jacob's Dream: The Final Battle. He was a radio host and producer for 8 years at a Connecticut Christian radio station and has worked as a Catholic religion teacher/campus minister and a parish youth minister. He has also served the Norwich, CT Diocese as a Youth Ministry Director and Family Life Director. He currently lives in Connecticut with his Proverbs 31 wife, where together they have brought up three incredible children. He strives each day to live out his call to be a man of words. You can learn more about Mark and his writing at www.wordsnvisions.com.
