DIVINE WHISPER with FR. PIUSRALPH EFFIONG, SMMM

JANUARY 6

Mystery of the day: Joyful 

Table of the Word:  1 John 5:5-13; Psalm 147:12-13.14-15.19-20(R.12a); Mark 1:7-11

The WORD: "Who is it that overcomes the world but he who believes that Jesus is the Son of God."

(see 1 John 5:5-13)

Theme: The journey of faith.

Inspiration: Faith is that virtue which builds up our existence in God. And then what is faith? According to the author of the letter to the Hebrews – “Faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen.” (Hebrews 11:1).

Today's liturgy of the Word reechoed the essence of this virtue as the opening verse of the first reading as it says: 

"Who is it that overcomes the world but he who believes that Jesus is the Son of God."

(see 1 John 5:5-13)

In our day-to-day live experience, where do we place God? Do we hold on to Him as the foundation of our believe system; or do we run to Him when the going is tough? Our faith in God should be unseasonal. 

Let us build our trust in Him, for with Him there is no disappointment. Our trust in Him will give us room to surmount every mountain that may threatened us. 

Finally, beloved in Christ as Christians let our faith be bilit only in our God, for when we do this we will soar like eagle. Let our testimonies be in Him alone, the Son-God. 

Peace! Be with you!

Let us pray

Merciful Lord, we thank You for Your love and mercies. In Your kindness give us the grace to build our faith in you alone. We ask this through Christ our Lord.  Amen.

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