HOMILY OF 1ST THURSDAY IN ORDINARY TIME — YEAR A

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HOMILY OF 1ST THURSDAY IN ORDINARY TIME — YEAR A

HOMILY THEME: FAITH THAT BRINGS RESULTS

BY: Fr Paul Karabari 

Mark 1:40-45

“A leper came to Jesus begging him, and kneeling said to him, “If you will, you can make me clean.” Moved with pity, he stretched out his hand and touched him, and said to him, “I will; be clean.”

Again, we reflect on some other aspects of the leper’s faith today in the Gospel (Mark 1:40-45). From the passage, here are three truths that will make your faith more effective:

First, believe that God is. The force of the language used here is much more than a vague acknowledgement of God’s existence. Mankind claims scores of gods, but the God of the Bible is not one of them or even the best of them. He is the only true God! The Scripture says He is uniquely, genuinely, permanently present, and active. The leper saying to Jesus, ‘… you can make me clean’ is an acknowledgement of a God that is working and active.

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Second, believe that God is able. Jesus said to the leper, ‘I will make you clean’, and immediately the leprosy left him. Jesus knew He was able to heal him. Until you believe in God’s ability to meet your needs, you have no ground on which to base your confidence and prayers.

Third, believe that God is willing. After knowing He is able, you must take a step of belief. The knowledge of God’s power moved him to seek his healing. But there was a doubt based on his experience with people. He knew Jesus could do it, but doubted if He was willing to do it. So many of us fall within this realm of faith. We all know God is powerful, but we unconsciously doubt His willingness to do whatever we seek. Is God willing? Of course, He is willing. That leaves no room for doubt.

Today, God is not only able but willing to meet your needs. GOD IS STILL ON THE THRONE. May God bless you and your household always through Christ, our Lord Amen.

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