Gospel: John 6:16-21
The sea was stirred up because a strong
wind was blowing. When they had rowed about three or four miles, they saw Jesus
walking on the sea and coming near the boat, and they began to be afraid. But
he said to them, “It is I. Do not be afraid.” They wanted to take him into the
boat, but the boat immediately arrived at the shore to which they were heading.
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Reflection:
Do you fear the onslaught of this covid-19 pandemic? Do you fear the unknown? Do you fear darkness? The disciples in the gospel were fearful of both the unknown and darkness. They were at sea in pitch darkness and being tossed by the waves, perhaps it was just fair for them to be fearful.
In total darkness and coupled with stormy seas. The disciples in the gospel were afraid when they saw Jesus walking towards their boat. Why were they afraid considering that they know Jesus? Perhaps they did not recognize Jesus at sea walking towards them thus they mistakenly labelled Jesus as a ghost.
There would be trials and problems that we will encounter for as long as we exist in this world. But in the midst of our trials, problems and fears we are also always assured of Jesus abiding presence in our lives. He is always with us notwithstanding the waves of trials, fears and problems that we’re going through such as this destructive and disruptive covid-19 pandemic.
All we need to do is to call upon Him, aspire to have a deep friendship with Him and we will be alright. We will not anymore fear the unknown and even the darkness we will not fear either. For the simple reason that we have Jesus who is ever ready to help and save us whenever we pass though the many trials, darkness and trepidations of life.
Fear is all in the mind when you always
have Jesus in your heart and mind. – Marino J. Dasmarinas
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