Readings
I - Sam. 1: 2-20
II - Mk. 1: 21-28
THE WORD OF GOD IS POWER
The people in the synagogue were astonished at the teachings of Jesus because he spoke with authority. The unclean spirit was terrified that Jesus might destroy them, and Jesus in deed did cast it out with a command to the amazement of the crowd. In the Gospel of St. John we read, “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God” (Jh. 1:1); Jesus was the Word made flesh, came to live among us. The Words he spoke were representation of himself therefore he spoke with authority and had command and control over all things on the earth, under the earth and above the earth. The Gospel passages evinces to the power of the Word of God.
In the Gospel of St. John we read, “The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness did not overcome it” (Jn. 1: 5). The light of the Word of God has the power to dispel all darkness of our lives: sin, sickness, helplessness and misfortunes. The Word of God has indeed touched and transformed the lives of many. During family prayers and as individuals try to read the Word of God aloud and in silence and make them your own. In times of trials, difficulty, pain, sorrow, joy, happiness and at all times keep repeating the Word of God that gives strengthen, support and aid; and discover the miracles taking place in your own lives, all for the glory of God. In the silence of heart and mind keep repeating: “Lord Jesus, may we be filled with the power of your Words”.
