The question in today's 1st reading is something we are tempted to ask ourselves, too. Especially at times when we are in a situation where it seems that nothing good is happening. We know too well the answer to this question or do we not. When we are confronted with trials and difficulties then there is a sudden shift or change in the level of confidence in what we believe in. This should not be the case but some things are easier said than done. Just like the Israelites who have been delivered by God so many times in the past and have been bestowed with so many wonders and miracles and yet they still are doubting and lacking in trust. We are no different, I guess. When we find ourselves so focused on that one disappointment or event that upsets us just like the Israelites then we tend to forget all the other benefits that God has bestowed us. It is always best to count our blessings rather than dwell on our so called "misfortunes". We never really know what's in store for us but if we keep on trusting the Lord we can be assured that God is there standing at our side, never will He leave us hungry or thirsty. Amen. Hallelujah!
Exodus 17:3-7
...I will be standing there in front of you on the rock in Horeb. Strike the rock, and the water will flow from it for the people to drink.” This Moses did, in the presence of the elders of Israel. 7 The place was called Massah and Meribah, because the Israelites quarreled there and tested the LORD, saying, “Is the LORD in our midst or not?”
When we grumbled and complained we all know for a fact that it didn't make things any better. We would have to practice more and make perfect the art of trusting and hearing God's voice. Amen. Hallelujah!
Psalms 95:1-2, 6-7, 8-9
R: If today you hear his voice, harden not your hearts.
...For he is our God, and we are the people he shepherds, the flock he guides. (R) Oh, that today you would hear his voice: 8 “Harden not your hearts as at Meribah, as in the day of Massah in the desert, 9 where your fathers tempted me; they tested me though they had seen my works.”
It would help if we would always think of what God did for us. We never deserved any of the blessings we are enjoying today but it's all because of God's grace and love. Amen. Hallelujah!
Romans 5:1-2, 5-8
...God proves his love for us in that while we were still sinners Christ died for us.
Time will come when we would have to decide in the same way that the Samaritans did in today's gospel. We can't forever stay in the same frame of mind that is lacking in our faith in God. We need to boldly confess on our own that we truly believe that Jesus is our Savior in words, thoughts and deeds. Amen. Hallelujah!
John 4:5-42
...Many more began to believe in him because of his word, 42 and they said to the woman, “We no longer believe because of your word; for we have heard for ourselves, and we know that this is truly the savior of the world.”
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