December 6, 2021 Monday of the 2nd Week in Advent-C
Isaiah 35:1-10
Psalm 85
Luke 5:17-26
It is for those with a journey to make, and on it the redeemed will walk. Ps.. 85:9
When he saw their faith… Lk. 5:20
Lord, the first thing you noticed about this incident was the faith of those who were seeking you. he second thing was the man’s sin. The third and last thing was the man’s physical disability. This story tells us how effective and powerful faith is. The faith of the four friends was not passive. They overcame many obstacles because they believed in you power to heal and restore. I can imagine everyone’s surprise when you forgave the man’s sins first then his body. We can sometimes give up when faced with difficulties. It would have been easy for the four friends to turn around and go home when they saw the crowd. What a tragic missed opportunity that would have been. I can imagine how pleased you were with their ingenuity and perseverance. Lord, thank you for those in our parish whose faith is active and creative. Relentless faith gets your attention and you respond in surprising ways. Please Lord, grow my faith to not give in too easily to obstacles. Help me to walk by faith today in confidence that you are waiting for me to heal and bless. Amen.