SIGNS

Monday of the 6th week in Ordinary Time Year C Mark 8:11-13 The Pharisees were looking for miracolous signs and some other spectacular display to test whether Jesus is the true messiah. They tested Jesus because He was not the Messiah that they are expecting. They tested Him because Jesus is not the Savior that fit to their presumption. Jesus sighed profoundly, probably feeling disgusted and sad for the blindness of the Pharisees. He concludes by saying, “No sign will be given to this generation”. Sometimes we too are like the Pharisees. We keep on demanding signs. And you know what, SIGNS will be SINS if we remove God in it. We look for signs but we dont look for Jesus. We look for signs but failed to see Him as the greatest sign of all signs. We demand for signs when we make decisions in life but we failed to consult Jesus. This is spiritual blindness. Brethren, we dont need signs, what we need is grace and wisdom from above. “If any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God who gives to all generously and ungrudgingly, and he will be given it.” If you are waiting for sign, this is it! Jesus is the grestest sign were waiting for! Let me end my reflection with the following reminders. First, there will always be people we can’t please. There will be people who will question your credibility. Be willing to let go some of them in your life. Second, some people will never be won by argument. They will demand for proofs, evidences and signs. Don’t argue with them for they will just drain your energy and patience. Stay away from this kind of individuals. Finally, if people demand for signs it means they are not interested to you. Do not force the blind to see if he is not willing to open his eye. Conclusion: Consider it nothing but joy whenever you face trials of any kind because the testing of your faith produces endurance. Moreover, ask for wisdom and do it with faith. Happy Valentines folks! Blessings Fr. Jhack