1 Kings 2:1-4, 10-12 / Mark 6:7-13
Our basic needs in life are actually quite simple: food, clothing, shelter.
By and large, we already have these basic needs and we ought to be contented with life.
But of course, as we move up the hierarchy of needs, we may take our basic needs for granted and we may also forget that it is a blessing from God.
And when we begin to look at things that we wish to have, we become envious and that might lead to greed and selfishness and we begin to go astray with these distractions of life.
In the 1st reading, as David's life come to a close, he laid this charge on his son Solomon. It is worthwhile to hear those words of David again:
Be strong and show yourself a man. Observe the injunctions of the Lord your God, following his ways and keeping his laws, his commandments, his customs and his decrees, so that you may be successful in all you do and undertake.
David also spoke of the promise of the Lord: If your sons are careful how they behave, and walk loyally before me with all their heart and soul, you shall never lack a man on the throne of Israel.
In short, David reminded Solomon that obedience and faithfulness are essentially all that is needed for the blessings of the Lord in life.
Even as Jesus sent His disciples to preach the Good News of salvation, He only gave them His blessings of authority. The rest of their needs will be taken of.
We too must be thankful to the Lord for providing for our needs in life.
Let us walk faithfully in His ways and be obedient to His laws and commandments, so that His blessings will continue to be upon us.