Truly, God is among you - 1 Corinthians 14:25
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Short sentence, yet meaningful. God affirms His presence in every situation. Verse 21 describes the stubbornness of the hearts of those who do not believe in God. God's grace works in ways that are difficult for us to grasp and understand. Speaking in different tongues/different languages, will be a sign for those who lack faith. How can a language unknown to humans be spoken in chaos, yet easily understood by believers? God's work is truly powerful, as long as we believe that God is always among us in any difficult situation. My own experiment in some difficult moments when I can't do anything, that's the time to remember God, fully surrender and believe in His strengthening presence, suddenly feel a new strength just appear in my conscience.
Faith in God provides a way out of all kinds of life's chaos. Just as in relationships with those we love most in this world that require mutual trust, so too God expects trust from us His people. Believing even just a little that God is powerful, that God is always there for us His people whenever and wherever, then all difficult situations could be overcome.
Sometimes we think too far and dig into God's secrets until finally we don't find the answer and may even apostatize. Let God's secrets only be understood and believed in, not to be explored until we reach conclusions beyond our reach and then even deny the faith that has grown. Let God's spirit work on us beyond our excessive curiosity about the secrets of Divine power. God bless us.
Reflection on 1 Corinthians 14: 20-40 by Sr Yanti Purnawati SFSC
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