God used Moses to rescue the Israelites from Egypt after Moses started doing the will of God. Before becoming Israel’s leader, Moses was a powerful figure in Pharaoh’s palace. If he continued in that position, he would have lived a comfortable life and died, but nobody would have remembered him. But because he chose to do the will of God, though he went through difficulties, the Lord was able to do mighty miracles through him and made him a blessing for others. Today’s Gospel proclamation teaches us that Jesus showed a new way to live – “not my will but the Father’s will.” The will of the Father may not always be something grand, impressive, or magnificent. It may be like forgiving a family member who has hurt us or to be fair and righteous to the person who has been unfair and unjust to us. As Jesus said, “My food is to do the will of Him who sent me.” (John 4:34) Let us ask the Holy Spirit to empower us to do the Father’s will.

Prayer: Abba Father, I want to do Your will in my life. Give me the grace to be lost in You, and not in myself. Amen.