I do not know where you come from

First Reading: Psalm: Gospel:

Ephesians 6:1-9 Psalm 145:10-14 Luke 13:22-30

Luke 13:27 But he will say, `I tell you, I do not know where you come from; depart from me, all you workers of iniquity!'

It is very important that we be faithful and honest. We can't deny our faith and then expect Christ to honor it.  We must stand up for our faith today.  This is the day of salvation.  If we are not honest about our faith, how can our faith grow?  How can Jesus know us if we are a deception?  We must be who God has called us to be and we must not be ashamed of it.

Father, help me by your Holy Spirit to be honest in all things and to be faithful at all times.  Help me to not give in to fear and envy, but to raise the name of Christ in faith and honor.

Amen