Fellow Workers with God

In this sermon, Fr. Matthias Shehad explores the relationship between God and humanity as fellow workers in the divine plan. He reflects on the feeding of the five thousand, emphasizing how Christ involved the Apostles in the miracle, showing that faith and human effort cooperate with God's work. Fr. Matthias highlights biblical examples like Noah building the ark, Moses carrying the Ten Commandments, and Abraham’s intercessory prayer to illustrate that God calls people to participate actively in His work. He explains six ways believers partner with God: serving others, preaching the Gospel, praying, rebuking sin, stewarding God’s creation, and practicing repentance. Each involves human participation combined with divine power, underscoring that believers are called not only to trust God but also to act faithfully. Fr. Matthias encourages cultivating a close relationship with God to fulfill these roles and allowing God to work through our efforts in daily life.