The gospel reading emphasizes giving God what belongs to Him, reminding us that everything, including ourselves, ultimately belongs to Him. However, unlike Caesar’s coin, we have free will and must choose to belong to God. This choice means embracing the gospel with conviction and love, recognizing that God has already chosen us and desires our love in return.
God is offering himself completely in holy communion, asking for our full commitment in return. He desires a relationship with us, not just as a concept, but with conviction and the power of the Holy Spirit. We must choose between God’s truth, love, and life, and the false promises of the world that lead to death.
