LEAP OF FAITH
She left and did as Elijah had said. – 1 Kings 17:15
I
panicked when I got a 2.25 midterm grade in P.E. I needed to have at
least a final grade of 2.0 to maintain my academic scholarship. I told
my P.E. teacher about my concern. She said, “Just play a good game in
the finals.”
Our
final exam was a practical one. I was doomed, I thought. My P.E. was
volleyball and every time the ball flew to my direction, I would run or
duck in fear. But my friends patiently taught me how to serve and hit
the ball. I soon conquered my fear of the ball and also learned to enjoy
the game. I got a final grade of 1.75.
The
widow of Zarepath thought she was preparing her last meal. Despite her
fear, she trusted Elijah and gave to him all she had to eat. The word of
God given by Elijah came true. There was food every day for the
prophet, for the widow and her son. According to a Bible footnote,
“Every miracle begins with an act of obedience. We may not see the
solution until we take the first step of faith.”
Are
you still waiting for a miracle to happen in your life? Maybe you just
have to take that leap of faith. Then you will see God’s miracle unfold
right before your eyes. Judith Concepcion (svp_jmc@yahoo.com)
REFLECTION:
Looking for a solution to your problem? Don’t search far and wide. The answer may just be right under your nose.
Lord,
help me to realize that I am part of the solution to my problem.
Deliver me from the habit of entrusting everything to You and not taking
action, even those that I have control of.
St. Martin of Tours, bishop, pray for us.
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