Seek Him in Faith

Today’s Gospel: And from there he arose and went away to the region of Tyre and Sidon. And he entered a house, and would not have any one know it; yet he could not be hid. 25 But immediately a woman, whose little daughter was possessed by an unclean spirit, heard of him, and came and fell down at his feet. 26 Now the woman was a Greek, a Syrophoeni'cian by birth. And she begged him to cast the demon out of her daughter. 27 And he said to her, "Let the children first be fed, for it is not right to take the children's bread and throw it to the dogs." 28 But she answered him, "Yes, Lord; yet even the dogs under the table eat the children's crumbs." 29 And he said to her, "For this saying you may go your way; the demon has left your daughter." 30 And she went home, and found the child lying in bed, and the demon gone. Mark 7:24-30

Reflection:  Many of us spend some time in prayer and we often find God hiding from us his presence or consolation.  Especially when we are disturbed then we could lose faith in God and wonder whether he really exists. 

Faith conquers everything! And we see this in the Gospel of today that though Jesus hid himself in a house and did not want anyone to know about it yet those who sought him diligently, those really needy who were perseverant found him and ultimately, even though they were not worthy and fit to receive such a blessing, received the blessing and healing from our beloved Lord.

Need accompanied by faith can overcome any obstacles.  Who then are not needy in the eyes of the Lord? Except the person who is blind to the eternal longings of his heart and the one who is dead in his conscience to seek the highest truth.

Prayer:  Lord Jesus, make my heart alive by the out pouring of your life that I may recognize my maker and saviour.

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