We've heard it said time and again: The only constant in life is Change. I agree! And there is nothing quite as scary and exciting at the same time as Change about to happen. When God brings you to the threshold of that door, your hand on the doorknob, about to turn it, there's that split second of anxiety and cold feet. (I suggest to just go right ahead and take the leap of faith; lest it becomes a long and agonizing process). Then you turn the doorknob, rush in, heart beating wildly, eyes momentarily closed - and the exhilaration is just crazy! (Now open your eyes ... Wow! Right?!)
What the readings last March 6 stress is that, when God takes you through a changeover, it is always good.
When He takes something, He gives something better.
1st Reading: Joshua 5:9, 10-12
"On that same day after the Passover on which they ate of the produce of the land, the manna ceased. No longer was there manna for the Israelites, who that year ate of the yield of the land of Canaan."
It is worth noting here, that while God walks with you towards where you ought to be, He takes care of all your needs. (Much like parents make sure there are snacks in the car for the long drive to the beach. It's not binge fest level, but it's sufficient).
When He brings change, it is complete.
2nd Reading: 2 Corinthians 15:17-21
"Brothers and sisters: Whoever is in Christ is a new creation: the old things have passed away. Behold, new things have come."
When He works on a heart, He changes it from the core - no matter what it takes, no matter how long it takes.
Gospel: Luke 15:1-3, 11-32
"He said to him, ‘My son, you are here with me always; everything I have is yours. But now we must celebrate and rejoice, because your brother was dead and has come to life again; he was lost and has been found.’”
The process can be a simple and quick talk on a perspective change: "My son, you are here with me always; everything I have is yours." (Read: "All you had to do was ASK!").
Or it can be a long and painful "learning-by-experience" process where He lets you trudge on stubbornly, all the while believing in your capability to change; and patiently and expectantly waiting for the new YOU to come home: "So he got up and went back to his father. While he was still a long way off, his father caught sight of him, and was filled with compassion. He ran to his son, embraced him and kissed him. "
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