Finding Strength in His Word

Author: Fr. Nelson Joy Antony
From Brokenness to Blessing
Reflection Date: March 31, 2025 Monday of the Fourth Week of Lent
Daily Readings: Isaiah 65:17-21; John 4:43-54

Today’s readings remind us of God’s faithfulness, His power to renew, and the call to trust Him. As we journey through Lent, we are invited to deepen our faith and place our hope in His promises.

In the first reading, the prophet Isaiah speaks of God creating a new heaven and a new earth. This promise is one of renewal and restoration. Just as God assured His people of a future filled with joy and peace, He assures us that He is always working to bring new beginnings into our lives. We may encounter struggles, discouragement, or moments where things seem broken beyond repair, but God’s love can transform all things. He asks us to trust that He is making all things new, even when we do not yet see the results.

The Gospel presents another powerful message of faith and trust. A royal official approaches Jesus, pleading for his son’s healing. Without any visible sign, Jesus tells him that his son will live. The man chooses to believe in Jesus’ word and returns home, only to find that his son was healed at the very moment Jesus spoke. His trust in Jesus’ promise led to a miracle.

This Gospel challenges us to trust in God’s ways, even when we do not understand them. Like the royal official, we are called to believe in God’s power and rely on His word, even when answers are not immediate. Faith is not about seeing first; it is about believing first.

As we continue our Lenten journey, let us ask for the grace to trust in God’s promises. May we allow Him to renew our hearts, strengthen our faith, and lead us closer to His love.

Call to Action for Catholic Living: Faith is lived out in action, so let us step forward in trust, knowing that God is always at work in our lives.