Readings
I - Gen. 4: 1-15, 25
II - Mk. 8:11-13
SEEK NO SIGN BUT BELIEVE
In today’s Gospel passage, the Pharisees seek Jesus for a sign from heaven to test him. Jesus sighed in his spirit at the wilful neglect and rebellious attitude of the Pharisees, despite witnessing wonders and miracles that he had worked among them until then. Hence Jesus declined the Pharisees’ request, got into the boat and went to the other side.
We are in no way better than the Pharisees. We all would have experienced and can vouch for God’s miraculous hands in our very lives even in the minutest details. Still, when time comes, we too do demand for a sign from God. A heart that loves and trusts never asks for sign. Conviction asserts faith against all doubts and disbelief. Conviction scores off all disbelief and doubts. Be convinced of God’s love that kindle trust and hope in Him at all times and in all circumstances.
