Friday, February 25, 2011

The Good Son

1 Samuel 22:3
“David went to Mizpah in Moab and said to the king of Moab, ‘Would you let my father and mother come and stay with you until I learn what God will do for me?’”


Today marks EDSA People Revolution’s 25th year - - the Filipino people’s triumph over the more than two decades of Marcos’ rule, half of which under Martial Law. God sovereignty orchestrated that this silver celebration will be presided by no less than the only son of EDSA’s iconic heroes  - - President Noynoy Aquino III. Putting aside all politics and showbiz, isn’t it just heartwarming to see a son pay tribute to his unquestionably, deserving parents? Holding the highest office in the land, the world expects him to do so, although I’m sure he’d count it more as a privilege than a responsibility.

More running for his life than for public office, David knew his status greatly affects his family. His good popularity gained them enough media exposures, and it’s now to their disadvantage that their son was considered an outlaw. David took it upon himself to take responsibility of their safety. He could have entrusted their keeping to his older brothers. They sure were above him in the home. But neither did he give his full hands and bigger burdens as excuses. No one expects him to do so, but he counted it his responsibility. And with his unquestionable character, I’m sure his good heart took it as a privilege. Minding not just their covering but convenience as well, David brought them to their great grandmother’s hometown, Moab. That’s more than enough to call him a good son. But he pushed further.  He spoke to no less than the king of Moab himself for their life’s certainty.

1 Timothy 5:4 says we should put religion into practice by caring for our own family and so repaying our parents and grandparents, for this is pleasing to God.  ‘Utang na Loob’ then is more than a Filipino tradition. It is God commanded. We honor them not just in words, but in kind. It will cost us - - time, resource, energy - - but didn’t they love us first? Others may argue ‘deservability’, but is it found in the verse? Many will remember and pay respect to Senator Ninoy and President Cory today, for they did a lot for this country. But who do you expect to mind your parents today? Take time. They may not hear it if we wait twenty-five more years.
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The Good Son

1 Samuel 22:3
“David went to Mizpah in Moab and said to the king of Moab, ‘Would you let my father and mother come and stay with you until I learn what God will do for me?’”


Today marks EDSA People Revolution’s 25th year - - the Filipino people’s triumph over the more than two decades of Marcos’ rule, half of which under Martial Law. God sovereignty orchestrated that this silver celebration will be presided by no less than the only son of EDSA’s iconic heroes  - - President Noynoy Aquino III. Putting aside all politics and showbiz, isn’t it just heartwarming to see a son pay tribute to his unquestionably, deserving parents? Holding the highest office in the land, the world expects him to do so, although I’m sure he’d count it more as a privilege than a responsibility.

More running for his life than for public office, David knew his status greatly affects his family. His good popularity gained them enough media exposures, and it’s now to their disadvantage that their son was considered an outlaw. David took it upon himself to take responsibility of their safety. He could have entrusted their keeping to his older brothers. They sure were above him in the home. But neither did he give his full hands and bigger burdens as excuses. No one expects him to do so, but he counted it his responsibility. And with his unquestionable character, I’m sure his good heart took it as a privilege. Minding not just their covering but convenience as well, David brought them to their great grandmother’s hometown, Moab. That’s more than enough to call him a good son. But he pushed further.  He spoke to no less than the king of Moab himself for their life’s certainty.

1 Timothy 5:4 says we should put religion into practice by caring for our own family and so repaying our parents and grandparents, for this is pleasing to God.  ‘Utang na Loob’ then is more than a Filipino tradition. It is God commanded. We honor them not just in words, but in kind. It will cost us - - time, resource, energy - - but didn’t they love us first? Others may argue ‘deservability’, but is it found in the verse? Many will remember and pay respect to Senator Ninoy and President Cory today, for they did a lot for this country. But who do you expect to mind your parents today? Take time. They may not hear it if we wait twenty-five more years.