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Tuesday of week 18 in Ordinary Time, II

God's power Matthew 14:22-36 God's power is manifest in fulfilling his promise to save Israel and restore its lost glory. In the Gospel, Jesus manifested his power over the storm and back on land, he cured the sick. Never doubt God's power.  He has power over all creation.  He even has power over our lives.  God's power is manifest in his desire to save us, forgive us, and bring us to everlasting life.  We cannot produce all these by ourselves.  But God can do them for us.  We just need to believe in God's power.

Wednesday of week 10 in Ordinary Time, II

God's true power Matthew 5:17-19 God's power is unquestionable.  It just seems that he's absent, thus, power from men started coming up, seemingly more powerful than God's, but also prone to corruption. But Jesus' power can be seen in his total obedience to the Father, his humility, and his service.  He fulfilled every bit of law in the Old Covenant to enable the people to live in justice and peace.  His heart, if emulated by all, will cause this world to be humane and be filled with compassion. God's power is seen in his service to bring salvation to all people.  If this is in our hearts, God is in all of us and this world can become a better place to live in.

Tuesday of week 13 of the year, 1

God's power; God's mercy Matthew 8:23-27 The real live drama of the destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah reveals the awesome power of God to destroy and carry out justice. But his mercy also manifested, in his love of Abraham and his brother Lot.  Meanwhile, Lot's wife was not spared as she disobeyed God and looked back, she turned into a pillar of salt. Jesus also manifested his power over all created things, particularly, the winds and the sea.  Must we continue doubting Jesus? Two things come to mind regarding God's power:  first, he rules the world with justice and second; he rules with mercy and compassion. Jesus came to rescue us from sin and death.  Stop doubting God.