Acts 15:7-21 / John 15:9-11
It is in the nature of human beings to be active and to be up and about.
To be able to move is a sign of life and health.
To move fast is a sign of strength, and to be able to walk or run for long distances is a sign of stamina.
But a constant and prolonged movement of the body will certainly result in tiredness and weariness.
In this fast-moving and busy world, people go to the extremes in the quest for productivity and efficiency.
To be fast, and to speed-up, and to change quickly, seems to be the blurry and flurry activity of the world.
In the gospel, Jesus says that He loves us just as the Father loves Him.
And Jesus tells us to remain in His love.
To “remain” may give the impression of being still, of not moving, of being inactive.
But to remain, in the spiritual sense, is to be faithful, to be committed, and to be focused on the Lord.
To remain, can also mean to ponder, to meditate and to treasure.
So, in our busy and active lives, let us pause and be still, and to remain in God’s love.
Then we can share with others the joy of being in God’s love.