Remain Faithful and Trust Completely in the Lord

Reflection on God's Word Today: Remain Faithful and Trust Completely in the Lord

Readings: Genesis 6:5-8; 7:1-5, 10 | Psalm 29:1a, 2, 3ac-4, 3b, 9b-10 | Mark 8:14-21

Today, we are reminded to remain faithful and trust completely in the Lord, even when circumstances appear challenging or uncertain.

In the Genesis reading, Noah serves as an example of steadfastness amidst a world filled with wickedness. While others lived in sin, Noah chose to stay faithful to God. His devotion led to the salvation of himself and his family.

The Gospel of Mark illustrates how Jesus' disciples still experienced doubt and anxiety, despite witnessing His miracles of feeding thousands. Jesus admonished them for their lack of faith and for forgetting God's power.

Often, we find ourselves like Jesus' disciples, preoccupied with daily worries and forgetting that God is always with us. However, Psalm 29 reminds us that the voice of the Lord is powerful, reigning over all, including our life's challenges.

Today, let us learn from Noah's unwavering faith and heed Jesus' correction to His disciples, encouraging us to deepen our trust. Surrender every worry to the Lord, and believe that He is ever-present, caring for us.

Closing Prayer: Almighty God, teach us to always remain faithful and to trust wholly in You. When anxieties arise, remind us of Your boundless love and power. Like Noah, may we live righteously before You, and like the disciples, may we continually learn to trust. Amen.

God Bless all of us ❤️,

Stefanus Manuntun Sitinjak