IN THE LOVING ARMS

Paul left us a wonderful example of following Jesus even in the midst of persecution and trials. He was very focused on just one thing, to proclaim the Kingdom of God and to teach about the Lord Jesus Christ. It would require a whole lot of conviction and determination to carry on as he did considering the kind of situation and circumstance he is in at that time. If we are to look very closely we would just marvel at how he was able to do everything. We could only be sure of one thing, that where the Spirit of God dwells and prevails there we find abounding signs, wonders and miracles beyond our imagination. Amen. Hallelujah!


Acts 28:11-16, 30-31
...He received all who came to him, 31 and with complete assurance and without hindrance he proclaimed the kingdom of God and taught about the Lord Jesus Christ.

Let us not be blind any longer and really see. It can not be denied whoever we may be, whatever we do, wherever we go and whenever that the Lord has revealed to the nations His saving power. Amen. Hallelujah!


Psalm 98:1, 2-3ab, 3cd-4, 5-6
R: The Lord has revealed to the nations his saving power.
1 Sing to the LORD a new song, for he has done wondrous deeds; his right hand has won victory for him, his holy arm.


Today's gospel should make us realize that it is in the most frightening time in our life that we can get this chance to be courageous and brave. It is in these trying times that we can exercise our faith in God if we are facing very difficult problems.
We ought to realize that we are capable of doing the impossible like walk on water if we remain steadfast and unwavering in our faith in God. Let us not be distracted by the strong whips of the wind as in the trials and difficulties we are facing. There are many things that we could think of that are far fetched, insurmountable, inconceivable, preposterous, unattainable, unimaginable, unreasonable and unacceptable just like walking on water is an impossibility as far as the laws of nature is concerned. We sometimes, if not always doubt when we are confronted with such things but we should always be in touch with the truth that there is someone greater than any of these laws and things. We can always reach out to Him and be safe in the loving arms of our Savior and Creator. Amen. Hallelujah!

Matthew 14:22-33
...At once Jesus spoke to them, “Take courage, it is I; do not be afraid.” 28 Peter said to him in reply, “Lord, if it is you, command me to come to you on the water.” 29 He said, “Come.” Peter got out of the boat and began to walk on the water toward Jesus. 30 But when he saw how [strong] the wind was he became frightened; and, beginning to sink, he cried out, “Lord, save me!” 31 Immediately Jesus stretched out his hand and caught him, and said to him, “O you of little faith, why did you doubt?”