+ It is a very touching scene we have today in the first reading
between King David, and his son, Solomon. David knows that he is
dying and like any good father wants to pass on the good things that he has
accomplished to his son. But David has something to give his son that no other
father could: “You shall always have someone of your line on the throne of
Israel.” This is quite the legacy. David knew that he has an everlasting
kingship, and that he has a great treasure to pass on to Solomon.
That promise comes true today
as Jesus, who is a Son of David, and descendant of him and Solomon, both, sends
forth the Twelve to preach repentance, drive out demons, and cure the sick. In
the authority that Jesus gives them, the Son of David’s sovereignty remains firmly
established.
By our baptism we are
connected to that royal family of David, Solomon, Jesus and the Twelve. We too
have a mission to make a difference in the lives of people we will meet this
day: we have the blessed assurance that what we have is ancient, God-sent, and
associated with the promise of eternal life.
The
kingdom of God is at hand; repent, all of you, and believe in the Gospel and
you shall be saved.
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