20170808 Gospel Mt 14:22-36

Jesus made the disciples get into a boat and precede him to the other side of the sea, while he dismissed the crowds. After doing so, he went up on the mountain by himself to pray. When it was evening he was there alone. Meanwhile the boat, already a few miles offshore, was being tossed about by the waves, for the wind was against it. During the fourth watch of the night, he came toward them, walking on the sea. When the disciples saw him walking on the sea they were terrified. "It is a ghost," they said, and they cried out in fear. At once Jesus spoke to them, "Take courage, it is I; do not be afraid." Peter said to him in reply, "Lord, if it is you, command me to come to you on the water." He said, "Come." Peter got out of the boat and began to walk on the water toward Jesus. But when he saw how strong the wind was he became frightened; and, beginning to sink, he cried out, "Lord, save me!" Immediately Jesus stretched out his hand and caught him, and said to him, "O you of little faith, why did you doubt?" After they got into the boat, the wind died down. Those who were in the boat did him homage, saying, "Truly, you are the Son of God."

After making the crossing, they came to land at Gennesaret. When the men of that place recognized him, they sent word to all the surrounding country. People brought to him all those who were sick and begged him that they might touch only the tassel on his cloak, and as many as touched it were healed.

Reflection:

Importante na parte sa kinabuhi ni Jesus an pag-pangaliya sa adlaw-adlaw sa Ija Father ugsa nagpabilin Sija sa kamad’han, despuwes nokadto sa bukid para mangaliya na nag-inusara.

Sa lawud ‘sab, tag-bajo an sakjanan nan mga disciple nan makusog na bayud tungod sa malabagjo na hangin pero hingkit’an nila na nagpanaw sa ibabaw nan tubig si Jesus patunong dila na kasilaong anay nila na multo Sija.

Dinhi na tungora, inhagit ni Peter si Christ kon puwede ‘sab sija mopanaw sa tubig, pero nan patunong na sija kan Jesus, in-abot sija nan kahadlok kay makusog man lagi an hangin, ugsa na nagasugod na sija pag-unlod amo na nagpatabang sija kan Lord.

Amo na nakadeklarar si Peter na tinood gajud na Son of God si Jesus.

Pag-abot nila sa kamad’han sa Gennesaret, nagsugod na ‘sab pag-duro an mga tawo na nosuod kan Jesus para bisan ra kono kon makasapil ra sa sidsid nan baro ni Jesus, madajaw na an ila mga sakit.