Genesis 44:18-21, 23-29; 45:1-5 / Matthew 10:7-15
We certainly like to be acknowledged for the contributions that we make.
Whether it is a financial contribution or a service that is rendered, it would be nice that our contributions are acknowledged.
But it would be embarrassing and even to our discredit if we expect it or even demand for acknowledgement.
As for us who are disciples of Jesus, we know that whatever contributions we make are for the glory of God and for the good of others.
That is our mission as Christians, and as Jesus said in the gospel, the workman deserves his wages.
We need to believe that Jesus will give us what is due to us.
Jesus will even provide for us in whatever we are lacking when we commit ourselves in serving Him.
For Joseph in the 1st reading, he acknowledged God’s plan in sending him to Egypt, initially as a slave, and later on to provide for his father and brothers in their time of need.
Let us remember that whatever we contribute comes from God’s providence.
Let our contribution be an encouragement for others to offer their service for the glory of God and for the good of others.