THE LORD SHALL HEAL YOU

 Friday, June 30, 2023

FIRST MARTYRS OF THE CHURCH OF ROME (Opt. Mem.)

First Reading.  Genesis 17: 1, 9-10, 15-22
Psalm. 128: 1-5 (R. 4)
Gospel. Matthew 8: 1-4

TOPIC FOR REFLECTION.

GOD'S PROMISES NEVER FAIL

At a very ripe old age, the Lord promised  Abraham that he shall have his son whom He the Lord will establish His covenant with and will become Father of all nations.

Remember that Abraham was already 100 years while Sarah his wife was 90 years old. 

Listen to me, as the Lord lives, your hope in Him is not in vain. You shall smile, because as we often claim that Abraham's blessings are "mine", therefore I pray this day that your blessings and testimonies will be uncountable. 

1. The barren woman shall conceive.

2. The Fatherless shall become Fathers of many children. 

3. The pregnant woman shall deliver safely, we shall hear the cry of mother and child in Jesus' name.

4. Our children shall continue to be blessings upon blessings to our families societies, nations and the world at large.

5. As God had promised that Isaac the son of Abraham will establish His covenant with him so shall God's covenant be established upon our children in Jesus' name.

Similarly, God does not only establish a covenant, He also heals. 

In the Gospel,  He heals the leper who came to him and knelt saying, “Lord, if you will, you can make me clean.” And he stretched out his hand and touched him, saying, “I will; be clean.” And immediately his leprosy was cleansed. And Jesus said to him, “See that you say nothing to anyone; but go, show yourself to the priest, and offer the gift that Moses commanded, for a proof to the people.

My dear, your healing is assured if you go to Jesus, and tell Him, Jesus heal me, and He will. Only trust with strong faith. 

Remember,  His delay may be to test your faith, so do not despair, but believe with undiluted hope.

Peace ✌️ be with you. 

Rev. Fr. Segun Oladeji, CRS.

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