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I'm always in awe of the bible and the readings it contains because the very same words, read by different individuals bring different and yet totally relevant messages. Those words are like lil' coded personal messages to each and everyone of us from God. Remember how in secondary school, when you and your frens went to different classes but you'd write short letters and notes to each other, fold it up real fancy and pass it to em at the end of the day? Remember how warm and fuzzy you felt when you received the lil' message with its glittery ink and heart motifs. Well, the bible may not be bright pink, or have funky fonts but the emotions it evokes are nothin less.
I went for mass today slightly troubled by the coming school term and the problems that You shared with me. As always, my Lord he sensed my troubled heart and sent a message so obvious, it was like a 3D projectile billboard with flashing neon lights and screming sirens.
Today's Gospel Reading.
Then he made the disciples get into the boat and go before him to the other side, while he dismissed the crowds.
And after he had dismissed the crowds, he went up on the mountain by himself to pray. When evening came, he was there alone,
but the boat by this time was many furlongs distant from the land, beaten by the waves; for the wind was against them.
And in the fourth watch of the night he came to them, walking on the sea.
But when the disciples saw him walking on the sea, they were terrified, saying, "It is a ghost!" And they cried out for fear.
But immediately he spoke to them, saying, "Take heart, it is I; have no fear."
And Peter answered him, "Lord, if it is you, bid me come to you on the water."
He said, "Come." So Peter got out of the boat and walked on the water and came to Jesus;
but when he saw the wind, he was afraid, and beginning to sink he cried out, "Lord, save me."
Jesus immediately reached out his hand and caught him, saying to him, "O man of little faith, why did you doubt?"
And when they got into the boat, the wind ceased.
And those in the boat worshiped him, saying, "Truly you are the Son of God."
so i got my reassurance from the homily. God will not give you a cross you can't carry and if he gives you a task, he will give you the abilities you'll need to see it thru. Amen! exactly what i needed to hear. But heres the part you need to hear.
If you had any doubts at all about what he has to offer, this message right hear couldn't be any clearer. Look at the passage, you can't deny how symbolic it is. Jesus calming the rough weather, standing on the choppy waves as if to show you that although things may seem to be out of your control and scary, there is nothin, absolutely nothing natural or supernatural that he doesn't have control over. I know you hear him calling. If not, we wouldn't have had the conversation we had. Do you see how the disciple in the passage responds to his calling? reminds you of someone? Just like you, he had his doubts and he needed reassuance. This passage, is your reassurance. He can take away your troubles and worries if you are willing to hand them over. Not just hand them over, do it with faith. Faith can be a tricky thing to grasp and we all falter sometimes but understand that once you embrace him, he will never foresake you even if you decide to foresake him..that is how much he loves you. Don't let future obstacles prevent you from beginning the journey.I promise that the destination is so worth it. I know it may seem abit overwhelming and it takes courage to take the first step. But i'll pray fer ya like i always do and i'm sure you'll come to have faith.
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