By Maricel Melgar
How do we see the privilege of serving the Lord? Is it something entirely ours or do we involve others in it?
This Sunday's Gospel, Jesus responds to His disciples’ concern about someone outside their group casting out demons in His name. His response offers a profound lesson on inclusion, humility, and the seriousness of sin.
When John tells Jesus about someone who is not part of their group casting out demons, Jesus teaches that anyone acting in His name, even if they aren’t part of the inner circle, is not against Him. This challenges human tendencies toward exclusivity and tribalism. Jesus’ words remind us that the work of God transcends boundaries and affiliations. We are called to rejoice in the good that others do in His name, regardless of whether they are part of our immediate community. It’s a call to embrace a broader vision of God’s kingdom and avoid a sectarian mindset.
Serving the Lord is not an “exclusive” thing to do. It is rather inclusive. The Lord calls all peoples regardless of race and culture. Come, let us serve the Lord together!
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