The Lord keeps watch over us at all times. Our Gospel for Jan 9, 2013
January 9, 2013 by bible sharing online
Jesus walks on water
Mark 6:45-52
After the five thousand had eaten and were satisfied,
Jesus made his disciples get into the boat
and precede him to the other side toward Bethsaida,
while he dismissed the crowd.
And when he had taken leave of them,
he went off to the mountain to pray.
When it was evening,
the boat was far out on the sea and he was alone on shore.
Then he saw that they were tossed about while rowing,
for the wind was against them.
About the fourth watch of the night,
he came toward them walking on the sea.
He meant to pass by them.
But when they saw him walking on the sea,
they thought it was a ghost and cried out.
They had all seen him and were terrified.
But at once he spoke with them,
“Take courage, it is I, do not be afraid!”
He got into the boat with them and the wind died down.
They were completely astounded.
They had not understood the incident of the loaves.
On the contrary, their hearts were hardened.
Lumakad si Jesus sa Ibabaw ng Tubig
Marcos 6:45-52
45Agad na inutusan ni Jesus ang kaniyang mga alagad na sumakay sa bangka at pinauna sa kabilang ibayo patungong Betsaida. Siya ay nagpaiwan upang pauwiin ang napakaraming tao. 46Nang makagpaalam si Jesus sa mga tao, siya ay umahon sa bundok upang manalangin.
47Nang gumabi na, ang bangka na sinasakyan ng mga alagad ay nasa gitna na ng lawa, at si Jesus ay nag-iisa sa lupa. 48Nakita niyang nahihirapan sila sa paggaod sapagkat pasalungat ang hangin sa kanila. Nang madaling-araw na, pumunta sa kanila si Jesus na naglalakad sa ibabaw ng lawa na tila lalampasan sila.49Pagkakita nila sa kaniya na lumalakad sa ibabaw ng lawa ay inakala nilang siya ay multo, kaya napasigaw sila. 50Ito ay sapagkat nakita siya ng lahat at sila ay lubhang natakot.
Subalit kaagad niyang sinabi sa kanila: Lakasan ninyo ang inyong loob. Ako ito, huwag kayong matakot.51Sumakay siya sa bangka at humupa ang hangin. Lubos silang nanggilalas at namangha. 52Ang dahilan nito ay hindi nila maunawaan ang nangyari sa tinapay dahil sa katigasan ng kanilang mga puso.
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What grips your heart and mind when adversity strikes? Is it fear or panic? While panic may seem like the most natural reaction, Jesus expected more from his disciples. “Perfect love casts out fear” (1 John 4:18). It was at Jesus’ initiative that the disciples sailed across the lake, only to find themselves in a life-threatening storm. Although they were experienced fishermen, they feared for their lives. Although Jesus was not with them in the boat, he, nonetheless watched for them in prayer. When he perceived their trouble he came to them on the sea and startled them with his sudden appearance.
Does the Lord seem distant when trials or adversity come your way? The Lord keeps watch over us at all times, and especially in our moments of temptation and difficulty. Do you rely on the Lord for his strength and help? Jesus assures us that we have no need of fear if we trust in Him and in his great love for us. When calamities or trials threaten to overwhelm you, how do you respond? With faith and hope in God’s love, care and presence with you?
“Lord, may I never doubt your saving help and your ever watchful presence, especially in times of adversity. Fortify my faith with courage and my hope with perseverance that I may never waver in my trust in you”.
God bless you!
Ref: Don Schwager