Tuesday of the Fifth Week of Lent
John 8:21-30
Seek the Lord first

In today’s Gospel, Jesus speaks of His departure, warning those around Him that they will seek Him but not find Him, because they refuse to believe. His words are both a call and a challenge to us during this Lenten journey: “Seek the Lord while He may be found” (Isaiah 55:6). Lent is a sacred time to seek God, to fill the emptiness within us with His presence. Without God, our hearts remain restless. With Him, we find peace, purpose, and joy. Seek Him and live!

Jesus reminds us that he is “from above.” Our lives are meant for something greater. No matter how heavy our burdens, or how often plans fail, our destiny is not here but in Heaven. Lent urges us to lift our gaze beyond this world, to recognize that our story ends not in sorrow but in the joy of eternal life.

The most reassuring message comes from Jesus: “The one who sent me is with me; He has not left me alone.” In times of hardship, we are never forsaken. God is by our side, and we are meant to support one another during challenging times. As a Christian community, we are united through compassion and shared assistance.

Jesus encountered rejection for remaining committed to His mission. Are we ready to follow suit? To live genuinely, staying true to God’s calling, even at the expense of our popularity or comfort?

Lent calls us to reflect deeply, to rediscover our identity as God sees us—cherished, designed with a purpose. Each of us holds a unique beauty that God desires to unveil in us for the benefit of others. Let us embrace this Lent with courage, hope, and a heart that seeks Him in everything.

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