Readings
I - Is. 26: 1-6
II - Mt. 7: 21, 24-27
LISTEN AND LIVE BY THE WORD OF GOD
We are hearing and witnessing the disasters due to the torrential rains followed by floods these days. So many magnificent, trending and lofty buildings being carried and washed away in the waters because of the poor and weak foundations, unable to withstand the current of the fast flowing floods. Jesus uses this very practical metaphor to explain about the hearers and the doers of the Word of God. The active listeners of the Word of God who live by the same stand steadfast even if baffled and battered up by trials, temptations and misfortunes while mere listeners of the Word are washed away by the trifles of the world giving up their faith and trust in the Lord.
Listening to the Word of God in faith and accomplishing the same with an utmost trust position their life in the Lord, an everlasting rock. These people of God stand steadfast secured even amidst all adversary circumstances with the Lord besides them, true to his words: “When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and when you pass through the rivers, they will not sweep over you. When you walk through the fire, you will not be burned; the flames will not set you ablaze” (Is. 43:2). They people would hold fast to their faith, abounding in hope and would be ablaze with charity inheriting eternal life when the Son of Man comes in glory to visit them. May we too be counted to be one among them. Let our mind and heart resonate with the prayer: “Lord Jesus, strengthen my faith”
