On a certain sabbath Jesus went into the synagogue
and taught, and there was a man there whose right hand was withered. The
scribes and the Pharisees watched him closely to see if he would cure on the
Sabbath so that they might discover a reason to accuse him.
But he realized their intentions and said to the man
with the withered hand, “Come up and stand before us.” And he rose and stood
there. Then Jesus said to them, “I ask you, is it lawful to do good on the Sabbath
rather than to do evil, to save life rather than to destroy it?” Looking around
at them all, he then said to him, “Stretch out your hand.” He did so and his
hand was restored. But they became enraged and discussed together what they
might do to Jesus.
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Reflection:
Are you selective when it comes to making a positive
difference in the life of your fellowmen? For example, if you see someone who
is in dire need of your help, do you immediately help? Or you’re sometimes
constrained by the events around you.
To make a positive impact in the life of others is
always in season there’s no exception in doing good even if it’s a sabbath day.
Jesus proves this point by healing a man’s withered hand amidst the
protestation of HIS usual critics, the Pharisees.
Jesus was not afraid to defy the powers that be
during His time. The powers that be who were only good at commanding and implementing
their laws and traditions. But sorely lacking in living their faith and helping
their people. The powers that be who only want to be served and to be treated
with respect even if they don’t deserve it.
In the three years public life of Jesus, He would
always heal without discrimination. He was not afraid even if there was threat
of physical and verbal abuse. His main priority was to impart His help to
everyone in need and to serve and not to be served. – Marino J. Dasmarinas
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