Readings
I - 2Sam. 12: 1-7, 10-17
II - Mk. 4: 35-41
GOD CARES FOR ME
Today’s Gospel passage is about Jesus calming the sea. With great windstorm and breaking waves, the disciples were terrified and would’ve definitely felt helpless and drowning in spirit. The chaos in the sea confused the disciples, shattering their faith and trust in Jesus, in spite of witnessing all wonderful and miraculous acts performed by Him. This is why, to the Lord of Life, they cried out saying, “Teacher do you not care that we are perishing?” because they saw Jesus, sleeping in peace, unperturbed in the boat.
The Bible says, “Behold, He that keepeth Israel shall neither slumber nor sleep” (Ps. 121: 4). In the presence of Jesus we need not fear. No harm or no evil can torment and destroy us when we are with Jesus. All we need is faith and trust. We had been conducting our life so long and haven’t we witnessed umpteen number of miracles and wonders taking place in our own lives? Still, when the time of test starts, we get bewildered and cry out to God saying, “Lord do you not care that we are perishing?”. Calm down fear, cry to God and witness the power and presence of God. Amazing! May our mind and heart resonate with the prayer: “Lord Jesus, I trust you”.
