1Samuel 17:32-33, 37, 40-51; Psalm 144; Mark 3:1-6
In the Gospel, Jesus miraculously restored a withered hand. The Scribes and Pharisees rose against him because of Sabbath’s protocols and structures. For Jesus, every law must give expression to love and compassion. No law is against genuine love and care. Without love we cannot care for those with disabilities. The restoration of the withered hand is a clear justification that our hands have been released. Therefore, let us stretch out our hands to love and care for the needy and disabled. Like David in the first reading let us offer ourselves in service to others, the incapacitated and the weak. If we are willing to care and help, God will give us victory. God gave David victory over Goliath – the Philistine. Beloved, let us use our knowledge, gifts and power to help not hinder. Let us not use laws to hinder God’s work.
LET US PRAY
God our Father, you redeemed us and made us your children in Christ. May we use the gifts you have given each of us to glorify you and help our communities. Help us to be courageous in confronting challenges; by your Spirit may we overcome our biases and grow in physical skill, mental fortitude and our relationship with You. We ask this through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
