The WORD today (see http://usccb.org/bible/readings/030716.cfm) reminds me how powerful faith is.
It
has been a while since I was struck with a message of faith, and though it is a
usual topic or reflection on readings, it's refreshing to be reminded of faith
again.
In
the gospel, a royal official came to Jesus and asked Jesus to come home with
him and heal his son. He had faith in Jesus power. And he was expecting Jesus
to help him. However, Jesus answered differently. He hold the royal official to
go home because the son will be well. How frustrating it must have been. He was
not prepared for what Happened. It was not what he expected. Especially that he
is a royal official who has powers at that time. But he put aside his doubts and
feelings and believed in Jesus' words.
Faith is
powerful.
Before
he even got home, he was told his child was well. And he knew it was indeed the
word of Jesus who healed the child. So his whole household was converted, for
they experienced God's love and healing power. His actions, like the reminder
of the psalmist to praise God, caused others to believe in God and praise
God.
In
life, there will always be challenges. And things will not always turn out as
we hope and expect. However, we should always have faith in God. We should continue
to pray and trust him in everything. And when his answer is different from what
we expect, we just need to hang on to his word and have faith that he will take
care of things in his own time, in his own way. And we should not forget to
always thank Him and praise him, so others would know how great, loving and
powerful he is.
Father God,
Thank you for
today. Thank you for another day to live. Thank you for another chance to
experience you. Thank you for the reminder. Lord, sorry for the times I lose
faith in you. Sorry for thinking you cannot or will not do anything about a
situation. Help me be like the royal official. Increase my faith. That I may
continue to trust you no matter what the situation is. And as I do, use me to
bring others closer to you. Amen.
Blessed
week!
In
Christ,
-g-
Ps
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