“The harvest is plentiful but the workers are few.” — Mat 8: 37 (NIV)
Today’s passage is about the miracles that Jesus did. What makes this reading so special is how we see people being cured by their faith, or by Jesus Christ himself. Even when he was doubted, he proved all of them were wrong, with his actions. But the main focus in this chapter is faith.
“According to your faith let it be done to you” and “your faith has healed you.” Depending on our faith, on how much we believe in it, and trust God, we will be healed. In a sense, we must always let ourselves trust God, so he can take the wheel, and heal us.
Very often, we shall see what Jesus saw in Verse 36 that when he saw the crowds, he had compassion on them, because they were harassed and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd. For all of this, we must spread the good news of the Lord, and let themselves have the choice to be guided by God, and let them as well, be healed from their ailments. Our sins, our faults. All with faith, we can overcome it.
The harvest is indeed plentiful, with the teachings and guidance of God. However, the workers are few. We should let ourselves by guided by our faith, and by God.
Reflection on Matthew 9:18-38 by Cristobal Alvarez
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