"Gani Pamatii Ninyo Ako Sing Maayo"

Ebanghelyo subong nga Adlaw (Lucas 8:16-18)

Nagsiling pa gid si Jesus, "Wala sing may nagasindi sang suga kag takluban lang dayon ini ukon ibutang lang sa idalom sang katre, kundi ginabutang ini sa tulungtungan agod masanagan ang mga nagasulod sa balay.

Amo man ina nga wala gid sang tinago nga indi magguwa sa ulihi, kag wala sang sekreto parte sa paghari sang Dios nga indi mahibaluan kag mabuyagyag.

"Gani pamatii ninyo ako sing maayo, kay ang tawo nga nagatipig sang iya nabatian nga kamatuoran pagahatagan pa gid sang pag-intiendi. Pero ang tawo nga wala nagatipig sang iya nabatian, bisan ang ginahunahuna niya nga iya naintiendihan, kuhaon pa sa iya."

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Meditation: 

What does the image of light and a lamp tell us about God's kingdom? Lamps in the ancient world served a vital function, much like they do today. They enable people to see and work in the dark and to avoid stumbling. The Jews also understood "light" as an expression of the inner beauty, truth, and goodness of God. In his light we see light ( Psalm 36:9). His word is a lamp that guides our steps (Psalm 119:105). God's grace not only illumines the darkness in our lives, but it also fills us with spiritual light, joy, and peace. Jesus used the image of a lamp to describe how his disciples are to live in the light of his truth and love. Just as natural light illumines the darkness and enables one to see visually, so the light of Christ shines in the hearts of believers and enables us to see the heavenly reality of God's kingdom. In fact, our mission is to be light-bearers of Christ so that others may see the truth of the gospel and be freed from the blindness of sin and deception.

Jesus remarks that nothing can remain hidden or secret. We can try to hide things from others, from ourselves, and from God. How tempting to shut our eyes from the consequences of our sinful ways and bad habits, even when we know what those consequences are. And how tempting to hide them from others and even from God. But, nonetheless, everything is known to God who sees all. There is great freedom and joy for those who live in God's light and who seek his truth. Those who listen to God and heed his voice will receive more from him – abundance of wisdom, guidance, peace, and blessing. Do you know the joy and freedom of living in God's light?

"Lord Jesus, you guide me by the light of your saving truth. Fill my heart and mind with your light and truth and free me from the blindness of sin and deception that I may see your ways clearly and understand your will for my life. May I radiate your light and truth to others in word and deed."