Las tormentas de la vida

Mc 6, 45-52

En aquel tiempo, después de la multiplicación de los panes, Jesús apremió a sus discípulos a que subieran a la barca y se dirigieran a Betsaida, mientras él despedía a la gente. Después de despedirlos, se retiró al monte a orar.

Entrada la noche, la barca estaba en medio del lago y Jesús, solo, en tierra. Viendo los trabajos con que avanzaban, pues el viento les era contrario, se dirigió a ellos caminando sobre el agua, poco antes del amanecer, y parecía que iba a pasar de largo.

Al verlo andar sobre el agua, ellos creyeron que era un fantasma y se pusieron a gritar, porque todos lo habían visto y estaban espantados. Pero él les habló enseguida y les dijo: "¡Ánimo! Soy yo; no teman". Subió a la barca con ellos y se calmó el viento. Todos estaban llenos de espanto y es que no habían entendido el episodio de los panes, pues tenían la mente embotada.

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

GospelMK 6:45-52

After the five thousand had eaten and were satisfied,
Jesus made his disciples get into the boat
and precede him to the other side toward Bethsaida,
while he dismissed the crowd. 
And when he had taken leave of them,
he went off to the mountain to pray. 
When it was evening,
the boat was far out on the sea and he was alone on shore. 
Then he saw that they were tossed about while rowing,
for the wind was against them. 
About the fourth watch of the night,
he came toward them walking on the sea. 
He meant to pass by them.  
But when they saw him walking on the sea,
they thought it was a ghost and cried out. 
They had all seen him and were terrified. 
But at once he spoke with them,
"Take courage, it is I, do not be afraid!" 
He got into the boat with them and the wind died down. 
They were completely astounded. 
They had not understood the incident of the loaves. 
On the contrary, their hearts were hardened.

========================================================

Meditacion:

No hay muchos pasajes del evangelio donde el amor que Jesus tenia por sus discipulos quedara tan claro como en el pasaje de la tormenta sobre el lago.

Y no hay referencia mas clara a nuestra propia vida turbulente y al temor que muchas veces las cosas por las que pasamos cada dia nos causa que esta.

"Donde hay amor no hay miedo. Al contrario, el amor perfecto echa fuera el miedo". (1 Juan 4, 18).  Muchas veces olvidamos esta sencilla frase de la carta de Juan para abandonarnos a un mar de inseguridades ante cada cosa que nos pasa en la vida.

Nos olvidamos que Dios nos ama con amor de Padre y hasta mando su hijo para que diera su vida por nosotros. 

La raíz de muchos de estos temores son las ideas mundanas que atribuyen más valor a lo que cada uno logra realizar que al carácter o la integridad de lo que uno es en Cristo. Al contrario de esta filosofía del mundo, el Espíritu Santo procura fortalecer nuestra fe y darnos a conocer el asombroso y perfecto amor de Dios. En el Señor estamos seguros y no tenemos nada que temer. El Padre nos ha dado a su Hijo Jesús para nuestra salvación eterna (1 Juan 4, 14), y él permanece en nuestro ser mediante el Espíritu Santo, comunicándonos confianza, alegría y fortaleza frente a las luchas de la vida diaria. El Señor quiere equiparnos con diversos dones espirituales para que estemos dispuestos a realizar con alegría la misión que desea darnos.

Cuando nos asalte el temor, recordemos que Dios es eterno y perfecto y que su plan se cumplirá y nos concederá la paz, esa paz que no es como la pasajera tranquilidad que da el mundo a fuerza de conseguir poder, riquezas y obras extraordinarias. Dios es digno de nuestra fe y sus designios son magníficos. Deja que la lluvia refrescante de su amor caiga con generosidad sobre tus necesidades físicas y espirituales y aprende a rendir tu corazón a la gracia del Señor.

“Padre eterno, pongo en tus santas manos todos mis temores. Lléname de tu amor, Señor, para sanar de mis heridas y poner toda mi confianza en ti.” Amen

------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

There are not many gospel passages where the love that Jesus had for his disciples would be as clear as in the passage of the storm over the lake.

And there is no clearer reference to our own turbulent life and the fear that many times the things we go through every day cause us to be.

"Where there is love there is no fear, on the contrary, perfect love casts out fear." (1 John 4:18) Many times we forget this simple sentence of John's letter to abandon us to a sea of insecurities before everything that happens to us in life.

We forget that God loves us with Father's love and even sent his son to give his life for us.

The root of many of these fears are the mundane ideas that attribute more value to what each one accomplishes than to the character or integrity of what one is in Christ. Contrary to this philosophy of the world, the Holy Spirit seeks to strengthen our faith and make us aware of the amazing and perfect love of God. In the Lord we are safe and we have nothing to fear. The Father has given us his Son Jesus for our eternal salvation (1 John 4, 14), and he remains in our being through the Holy Spirit, communicating confidence, joy and strength in the face of the struggles of daily life. The Lord wants to equip us with different spiritual gifts so that we are willing to carry out with joy the mission that he wants to give us.

When fear assails us, let us remember that God is eternal and perfect and that his plan will be fulfilled and will grant us peace, that peace that is not like the fleeting tranquility that the world gives by dint of getting power, riches and extraordinary works. God is worthy of our faith and his designs are magnificent. Let the refreshing rain of your love fall with generosity on your physical and spiritual needs and learn to surrender your heart to the grace of the Lord.

"Everlasting Father, I place all my fears in your holy hands. Fill me with your love, Lord, to heal from my wounds and put all my trust in you. "Amen