Nagsiling si Jesus, "Ako ini; indi kamo magkahadlok"

Ebanghelyo subong nga Adlaw (Juan 6:16-21)

Sang sirom na, nagdulhog sa baybay ang iya mga sumulunod kag nagsakay sa sakayan. Gab-i na, pero wala pa makabalik si Jesus didto sa ila. Gani nag-umpisa na lang sila nga magtabok pabalik sa Capernaum.

Samtang nagatabok sila, hinali lang nga nagbaskog ang hangin kag nagdalagko ang mga balod.

Pagkaantad nila sing mga lima ukon anom ka kilometro, nakita nila si Jesus nga nagalakat sa ibabaw sang tubig pakadto sa ila sakayan, kag hinadlukan sila.

Pero nagsiling si Jesus sa ila, "Indi kamo magkahadlok, ako ini!"

Gani ginpasakay nila siya. Pagkasakay ni Jesus, nakaabot sila dayon sa ila kaladtuan.

Prayers:

“Lord Jesus, may I never doubt your saving help and watchful presence, especially in times of adversity. Fortify my faith with courage and hope that I may never waver in my trust in you”.

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Reflection of the Daily Gospel:

Does the Lord ever seem distant to you? When John recounted the apostles being alone at sea in a storm he described the situation as “dark” (John 6:17). It was dark not only physically but spiritually as well. Although they were experienced fishermen, they were fearful for their lives. The Lord’s sudden presence on the sea only made them more fearful! John says they were frightened. And Jesus had to calm them with a reassuring command: “Do not be afraid because I am here with you!”

Aren’t we like the apostles when we experience darkness and adversity? While the Lord may at times seem distant to us, he, nonetheless is constantly present. The scriptures remind us that the Lord is “a very present help in trouble” (Psalm 46:1). Whatever storms make beset us, he promises to “bring us to our desired haven” (Psalm 107:29-30). The Lord keeps watch over us at all times, and especially in our moments of temptation and difficulty. Do you rely on the Lord for his strength and help? Jesus assures us that we have no need of fear if we trust in Him and in his great love for us. When calamities or trials threaten to overwhelm you, how do you respond? With faith and hope in God's love, care and presence with you?