The prophet Haggai says that we need to give to God what belongs to God. How do we fare, when we live self centered lives? Though one may earn a lot, there will be insecurity and a feeling of emptiness, until they find the Lord. We are expected to use our God given skills, time, resources and money to spread God’s kingdom. Do we contribute from what we earn, for the spreading of the Gospel? In the Gospel reading we see Herod becoming uneasy about what he hears of Jesus and his disciples. But he wanted to see Jesus. Worldly power is addictive. When one loses position and money, then he or she will feel powerless in this world. But Jesus gave a different power to his disciples: the power to heal, the power to drive out demons and the power to preach the Word of God. We received these when we were baptized and became adopted children of God. This power was given to us to bring his kingdom to others. Let us actively use our gifts.

PRAYER: Abba Father, may we seek you with all our hearts. Amen.