Reflection On Mark 4: 21-25

Jesus’ sermon about the parables of Kingdom reflects-few qualities of life. The lamp is the symbol of spread of light something keeps away the fear. Transparency is the hallmark of the Kingdom of God there will no fear anything. One needs to be generous in giving oneself totally in order to get the best of the Kingdom of God. The one who does not give wholeheartedly loses both the thing given and the joy of a wholehearted giving. We have a good chance of getting a smile from someone, if we first offer that person a smile. To get a letter, we often first need to send a letter. If we are expecting to receive a unique blessing, spiritual etiquette would say, we must first offer a prayer. How often we might complain about our situation and feel neglected both by God and others because we have not received something. But the first question to ask is how much have we given. This is what Jesus questions us today.
Generosity is one of those talents and lights which we are not to be hidden under a basket. Certainly for this reason Jesus gave the example of lamp. Others need to see and know about our abilities and good works, for that causes them to consider how they can do better. Selfishness is difficult to overcome but examples of unselfish giving by others can very inspiring to those who have become too self-centered. If we are generous with our time, money and mercy we can inspire and enlighten others, what we give, what we get in return; that applies to both hurts and blessings.

The hands of King Oswald of England, popularly known as the ‘King of the Poor’, who had been so liberal in giving, did not decay even after death, it is said. Many avoid even thinking that their wealth will diminish. They don’t realize that actually, when they give, their wealth only increases.
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