Readings
I - Jas. 1: 19-27
II - Mk. 8:22-26
PRAY AND BE PATIENT
Jesus had his own style of working out miracles for the people. He healed some with his words and others with a deed viz. a touch or a look. For some others the working of the miracle was a process as in the Gospel passage of the day. People who brought the blind man, begged Jesus to touch him for a healing. Instead of touching, Jesus executes a process in two phases for healing the blind man. In the first phase, he takes the man out of the village, puts saliva on his eyes and lays his hands on him but still the man was not able to see clearly. In the second phase, he lays his hands on his eyes, looks intently and his sight was restored.
The Bible says, “Who has known the mind of the Lord? Or who has been His counselor” (Rom. 11: 34). We often fall into the temptation of dictating to the Lord, “Do this, do that…”. Instead, the Gospel passage of the day instructs us to pray and be patient, waiting in hope. God can and will work miracle for us in His own ways and in His own time. Trust, commit to the Lord and remain calm, the rest God will take care. May our mind and heart resonate with the prayer, “Lord Jesus, teach me to yield myself unto thy will”.
Inspiring reflection on God's ways.
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ReplyDeleteLord Jesus, teach me to yield myself unto thy will. Amen.
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The process might be delayed but will be done is faith. Thank you father.
ReplyDeleteVery good line of thought on the Gospel passage. Thank you father.
ReplyDeletePray and be patient
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