IT IS I; DO NOT BE AFRAID
(Jn 6:16-21)
There was the darkness, the sea
rose, there was a strong wind. It was indeed blowing. They kept rolling. Lo and
behold Jesus started coming. He drew nearer to them. They were frightened.
Just think of the pictures: of
fears, of uncertainties, of impending disaster, of making effort without
result, of strange occurrences, of strong winds.
What are you seeing around you?
Are you facing the dark, hard times? Are you experiencing the circumstances
that make you wonder if or not God will still come? The disciples waited and
would not see Christ. They only saw a shadow on the sea. What do you see on the
sea of your own life? Do you see yourself about to drown? Do you see yourself
hustling without gain? Do you see yourself confronting issues you don't seem to
comprehend?
In the midst of all these, the
Lord comes. Look up. Nwa Chukwu look well. Your God is coming. In that
problem there is God manifesting His authority. In that your plight there's a
Saviour ready for a fight against your enemy. In that your crisis there's a
Christ appearing with great power to deliver you. Fear not. Everything
happening to you is not evil. The unfavorable situations you face are not for
your destruction. The challenges you worry about are not for your downfall.
The disciples thought the coming
Jesus was a ghost. He is not a ghost. He is a real, loving Saviour. Be calm.
Jesus sometimes chooses to come out of darkness, after tears, in the middle of
the night, at the hit of the storm. He reassures you today: It is I! Do not be
afraid. Believe that Jesus will certainly come. If he will come, why are you
troubled? Why do you lose faith? Be strong. Hold firm. Take heart. Jesus will
come to put smiles on your face. He's the One.
LET US PRAY
Almighty everliving God, thank
You and be glorified for all You do in my life. They all testify to the fact
that it is You. You're the sole owner of my life. My well-being matters a lot
to You. Keep coming again and again in my life. Do not stay far off. If You
live and come for me to fight my battles, may I never be overwhelmed by the
changes and chance of this life now and forever. Amen.
God bless your Saturday (Easter,
Week 2)
Rev Fr Julian O Ekeh
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