DAILY HOMILIES #friends of Jesus

While Martha’s life inspires us to have deep faith in God, Mary shows us the importance of listening to the Word of God, and from Lazarus, we learn the importance of developing friendships with God. The Gospels do not provide us with much information about Lazarus’ life, except that he was a friend of Jesus. What kind of friends do you have? Can you boast of any of your friends raising you from the dead? If not, make Jesus your best friend today. On the other hand, if your friends are drawing you away from God, they do not deserve to remain your friends.

Who Am I to Jesus? A friend or client? There are many differences between clients and friends. Clients seek service, but friends seek relationships. Clients leave after their transaction, but friends stick with you in good and bad times. Clients quickly move on to someone else when they think you have nothing to offer, but friends remain for life. Clients never stop complaining, but friends are always understanding. Who am I to Jesus?

When Jesus died, it was as though all hope was lost. It was like a confirmation that Jesus was just a man after all. Everyone went their separate ways but Mary Magdalene still returned to the tomb.