THE MEN IN THE BOAT BOWED DOWN

PRAYER PAUSE

Tuesday 2 August 2016, Peter Faber, first companion of Ignatius  

THE MEN IN THE BOAT BOWED DOWN

Pause. Enter into the stillness of God within.

Reading: “The men in the boat bowed down before him and said, ‘Truly, you are the Son of God’.” (Matt 14:22-36)

Reflection. There is a storm on the lake and Jesus comes to them walking on the water. Peter tries to walk but sinks. The wind drops and they realise who he is. Once we get past the familiarity of the scene it astonishes us. It seems more appropriate to the time after the resurrection. Yet there is only one Jesus – before the passion and after the passion. He doesn’t become God at the resurrection. The key to our faith is that, “God has visited his people.” He is there in all circumstances and to be found at all times. Our hearts are restless till they rest in him.

Prayer. Lord, help us to find you in all things. Amen