Wednesday after the Epiphany, January 7, 2026

Reflection on the WORD

Jesus Walking on the Sea”: In today’s Gospel, Jesus walked on the sea towards His disciples as they were “battling with the strong winds”. Jesus said to them, “Courage! It is Me! Don’t be afraid.” Ponder on, “As the Divine Messiah, Jesus’ Love will always be Protective, Caring and Personal; especially when we are in great need. Trust in Him always.”

Mark 6:46-52

After saying goodbye to the crowd Jesus went off into the hills to pray. When evening came, the boat was far out on the sea, and he was alone on the land. He could see that they were hard pressed in their rowing, for the wind was against them; and about the fourth watch of the night he came towards them, walking on the sea. He was going to pass them by, but when they saw him walking on the sea they thought it was a ghost and cried out; for they had all seen him and were terrified. But at once he spoke to them and said, ‘Courage! It's me! Don't be afraid.’ 

Then he got into the boat with them and the wind dropped. They were utterly and completely dumbfounded, because they had not seen what the miracle of the loaves meant; their minds were closed.

 

Today's Pointers on God's Word

As you read the passage what words, phases or meanings caught your attention?

  • Jesus revealed the power of His divinity when He calmed the storm.  Jesus did not promise that we will not have “storms” in our lives. 
  • In the “storms” of our lives, we must trust that Jesus will help us to calm these “storms” and lead us to the “harbour of courage”. 
  • If we live our faith with deeper trust in God, the “storms” of our lives will help us become stronger both emotionally and spiritually.