Obedience Rewarded

While picking up a few things at the grocery, I overheard a mother tell her two children that if they behaved and helped Mommy get her shopping done, they could each get a piece of candy when they checked out. If either one of them misbehaved, then there would be no candy for either of them.

I casually observed them as they wound their way around the store and the younger child began to act up in the middle of the aisle and was blocking another shopper from getting through. The older child rushed up to the younger child and said "You have to be good like Mommy said or we won't get any candy. Come on, let's be good!" With that, the younger child's tears vanished and his demeanor did a complete 180 degree turn towards that of a happy-go-lucky child. Inspired by the good example of his older brother, he was motivated by the hope that he would be rewarded that piece of candy when their work was done.

So it has been with God and His people all throughout history. Abraham did as he was told, even at the potential sacrifice of his own son. Moses did as he was asked even though he knew he would not benefit from entering the promised land himself (but his people would). Our Blessed Mother said "Yes" to God's calling as did her spouse St. Joseph. They were followed by their earthly son Jesus when he accepted God the Father's plan and took his place on the cross to vanquish sin for us all. All were rewarded for their obedience to God's Perfect Will.

This rich tradition continues today here in Rome City as many of God's people, of differing faiths, are obediently answering His call and making their way to Rome City to receive His blessings in the manner they most need. Each of the situations that have been described on this site are unique but similar in that they have all been "told" to go to Rome City. When they put aside their own determinations and obeyed, they have all been rewarded with what they needed and God was willing to so generously supply.

We are all His children and He has thrown the doors wide open for all to respond. Please be obedient to His invitation when it becomes your turn. You will be rewarded. That's God's Way!

Larry