Reflection On Mark 6: 53-56

Mark the evangelist notes here that the many healing done by Jesus have produced widespread excitement and expectation among the people who now hasten from one place to another as they get news of his whereabouts. They treat Him as a miracle worker, one whose power is released through a mere touch on Him or on His clothing. Jesus clarifies that cures as such are nothing compared to faith in Him, which He expects from them. Faith alone enables one to recognize a cure as a miracle from God who calls us to come closer to Him and share His life and blessings. A mere cure may allow people to live a few years more, but they will still die in the end. The faith relationship is superior, for it leads to salvation, life everlasting. But despite the people’s limited insight about His ways and thinking, Jesus heals all those who are afflicted with sickness, pain and suffering. Their approach to Him for a cure implies their faith in His healing power which He so generously shares with everyone who calls upon His name. Though Mark speaks of only cures in this passage, it is understandable that Jesus cared for the people and their every need was fulfilled by Him. That is why people flocked around Him, wherever He went. Genesis speaks about the creator God who makes everything good.
The universe is a testimony of God’s goodness. There was a minister in the King’s court, who believed that everything happened for our good. One day when the King was setting his weapons for hunting, he cut his finger. The minister commented, “Good!” the king was enraged; ordered for the minister’s imprisonment and set out for hunting. He lost the way and fell into the hands of a tribe who conducted human sacrifices. The king was presented to the priest for examination before sacrifice for they sacrificed only unblemished humans. As the king’s finger was cut, he was freed. The King, returning to the palace, apologized the minister. “My injury saved me from death. Did your imprisonment do some good to you?” “Certainly. Or else I would come with you into the forest and they would have found me worthy for sacrifice.” This awareness about God, that He cares for us and that He arranges everything for one’s good. It will bring much more peace to our lives just as the people of times of Jesus found peace. We must allow us to surrender ourselves fully to God in making us worthy of eternal joy.
Question Yourself:
Am I aware of God’s presence, His care and goodness?
Am I open to conscience that speaks to me, motivates and guides?
How am I able to spread God’s love to unknown?





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