Gospel: Matthew 8: 23-27
How much our life is like this scene of the disciples on the boat! We set out on calm seas and it is a beautiful day. We glide along enjoying the peace and serenity while the Lord is asleep in our boat. Suddenly a storm arises - our calm, peace, and very lives are threatened. Now we remember the Lord and go to him, begging for his help. We are shocked at his rebuke of us, though he does help us in our need.
Did we not think to invite the Lord to share in our joy and peace when the sea was calm and the weather beautiful? We could have invited him up and thank him for this blessed moment, but we did not. We coasted on our own complacency and self-satisfaction. We seem to only share our griefs, trials, and storms with the Lord and none of the good things.
Perhaps if we invite the Lord to our happy moments and give thanks for them, if we are mindful of God at all times - we might not have fear when storms arise and times are not so good. We might realize peace even in the midst of storms, and that in our peace storms can arise at anytime. But in times of peace and times of storms God is ever present, and knowing that we can be at peace in all times.
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