The Second Saturday of Easter

When they had rowed about three or four miles, they saw Jesus walking on the sea and coming near the boat, and they began to be afraid. But he said to them, “It is I. Do not be afraid.” They wanted to take him into the boat, but the boat immediately arrived at the shore to which they were heading.

The disciples’ first response to seeing Jesus walking on the sea was fear. The second was to make Jesus stop walking on the water and get into the boat. Both of these responses are understandable, but wrong. When we see God at work in our lives, it can be a bit scary, but that is why we rely on faith and hope in His Plan. We might not understand why God is doing something in our lives, but we should trust that whatever He is doing is for our best and gives us the greatest opportunity to learn how to know, love and serve God and others.

Where are we heading in our lives? Are we afraid of what God is asking of us? Are we willing to put our trust in God’s Plan?

O Lord, help us to be not afraid of where you are leading us.

Amen.