Our readings today are a call
to trust in God. Although our circumstances can be unsettling or frightening,
God is always caring for us. Jeremiah, in our first reading, reaffirms his
trust in God and acknowledges that God is with him, giving him strength and
protecting him from his enemies. He
trusts in the Lord even though he is being plotted against. Psalm 69 invites us to call upon the Lord in
faith, seeking His loving response. To endure
insults and shame, trusting in His boundless kindness and mercy. The psalm
expresses hope that God will hear our prayers in times of distress. The second
reading reminds us that Jesus rescued us even though we are sinners. Sin and death entered the world through one
man, Adam, but through the one act of righteousness by Jesus Christ, grace and
eternal life are made available to all who believe. Through Adam’s
transgression, humanity was condemned, but through Christ’s sacrificial death
and resurrection, God’s gift of forgiveness and justification abounds, offering
reconciliation and abundant life to those who receive it. And in the gospel, Jesus tells us “Fear no
one” and that we are loved and cared for by God. Jesus encourages His disciples to fearlessly
proclaim His teachings, assuring them that whatever is hidden will be revealed
and their actions will be brought to light. He emphasizes that they should not
fear those who can harm the body, but rather fear God who holds ultimate
authority over both body and soul and promises that those who acknowledge Him
before others will be acknowledged by Him in return.
Fear is a very real human
emotion and can be overwhelming at times.
As I prayed this morning two songs kept coming to mind, Be Not Afraid
and Do Not Fear to Hope. I found great comfort
in each of these songs. They reminded me
to keep trusting and having the confidence that our loving God is with me all the
time. May we always find the strength
and courage to allow our God to soothe our fears and embrace us with love and
care.
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