DIVINE WHISPER with FR. PIUSRALPH EFFIONG, SMMM

THURSDAY OF THE 10TH WEEK IN ORDINARY TIME OF THE YEAR (C)

Mystery of the day: Luminous

I Kings 19:9, 11-16; Matthew 5:27-32

  Theme:... goodness beyond measure.

"You visit the earth, give it water; you fill it with riches. God’s ever-flowing river brims over to prepare the grain." (Psalm 65:10abcd)

The goodness of the Lord upon humankind is beyond measure. Getting to bed after the fatigue of daily task, and rising with re-filled energy the next day; finding oneself at the cross-road of life, and suddenly hope breezed in; receiving solace amidst trauma of life and so long the list are products of God's love and faithfulness. 

In the light of this, the Psalmist today reechoed this Divine gesture with these words: 

"You visit the earth, give it water; you fill it with riches. God’s ever-flowing river brims over to prepare the grain." (Psalm 65:10abcd). 

This implies that, there is nothing impossible before God. We need to build up our faith in Him, not as we saw in the first reading of today where Ahab the servant of Elijah out of doubt came back to tell Elijah: "There is nothing." in contrast to the assurance given to him by Elijah. (cf. 1 Kings 18:41-46). "Elijah said: "Go up, eat and drink; for there is a sound of the rushing of rain." (1 Kings 18:41).

However, no matter how difficult our situations may seem to be, let us doubt not the powerful hand of God upon us. For He provides for the earth; drench its furrows, level it, soften it with showers and bless its growth. May these words find a place in our hearts now and always. Peace, be with you.

Let us pray

Almighty and everliving God, we are grateful for the love and care showered upon us despite our shortcomings. Grant we pray that even in our doubt we can still find you, and that the desert of our lives may experience flow of fountain. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.

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