Read: 1 Sm 18: 6-9; 19: 1-7 Mk 3: 7-12

“Jesus had cured many, all who had afflictions kept pushing toward him to touch him.” (Mk 3:10)

The Lord used miracles and healing to convince the people that He was indeed the Messiah. Yet, He was not the political Messiah that the people desired to liberate them from the oppression of the Roman occupation. Rather, He was the true Messiah announced through the prophets. The Messiah was to be the Servant of Yahweh: “Here is my servant whom I uphold, my chosen one with whom I am pleased, upon whom I have put my spirit; he shall bring forth justice to the nations.” (Is 42:1)

The sick were moved with hope by Jesus, they closed in on Him shouting: Son of David…” thus recognizing His great power.

Divinity cannot be seen with the eyes of flesh but can be seen through the heart.

Those closest to Jesus saw the abundant miracles He performed in His own Name, with His own person, authority, and power. “You are the Messiah, the Son of the living God!” (Mt 16:15) and, in the end, all testified to the veracity of their convictions through martyrdom.

God’s goodness is manifested daily on an ordinary day as we are showered with His great gifts. And, in accord with His Holy Will, with a miraculous intervention. If we seek Him fervently, “push toward him to him to touch him” we can see Him with our heart’s eye and receive His great healing Hand.

His miracles keep on coming.

Reflection and commentary

Psalm 91:14 “I will set him on high because he acknowledges my name. He shall call upon me, and I will answer him; I will be with him in distress.”