Comments on: When Jesus Left at Daybreak

By: Daniel Tweddell

Daniel Tweddell — Tue, 21 May 2024 14:40:06 +0000

What a wonderful insightful article. Thank you for sharing that with us. I like your points about the importance of the spiritual condition over the physical one. In John 6:26 Jesus calls out the people on their selfish shortsightedness. Your assertion that we are supposed to be his hands and feet was powerful. As you plumb the depths, Dallas Willard has some profound insights on autonomy and initiative (Youtu.be/S_3eDsW2TWQ).

By: Cheryl

Cheryl — Sat, 03 Sep 2016 19:24:17 +0000

I think we should seek healing. “By his stripes ye were healed.” Jesus brought healing at the cross and in a sense he can do no more than he has done…we must receive it by faith. We thank God for the promises he has given us already and then they are manifested. “Believe ye receive it and ye shall have it.” As for him leaving, he sent out 70 to heal. So there was a chance for others to receive. How many do not receive because they don’t have “the one” they want pray for them. Humble ourselves and receive it however God sends it.

By: Mark Misencik

Mark Misencik — Wed, 31 Aug 2016 17:21:48 +0000

Hey Steven,

Well, the way look at your reflection is in two parts.

The first is a question of when. In your case, you’re asking when should I pray. I suppose you could look at it in many ways. When should you leave a party? When should you go out on your own and leave the family? As an marathon runner, when should you push the pace or hold back? Each of us would have different answers to those questions. But I would say, each of us would instinctively know when to do it. I don’t recall reading that we will be punished or praised for the amount of praying the we do. Faith is a different story.

The second is a question of why. Jesus states why he must go, He “…must proclaim the good news…”. Seems like a pretty good reason to me. As for why the people want Him to stay, well, why wouldn’t they? A great teacher and He heals the sick, what’s not to like about Him? Human nature being what it is, we tend to try to hold on to something that is valuable. What could be more valuable?

Mark

By: Beverly Rossio

Beverly Rossio — Wed, 31 Aug 2016 16:19:34 +0000

I really like the questions you pose! The rest of us humans would pose those questions eventually but you allowed us to read it along with you. Thank you very much!

By: MIKE RUZZA

MIKE RUZZA — Wed, 31 Aug 2016 15:37:41 +0000

Steven,
I love your essay and answers! There are many to choose from; or all could be true too, we’ll likely never know. What IS important is that we reflect and give thought and then keep moving forward, praying and trying to help others each and every day. Wasn’t that REALLY what Jesus was doing, and was saying by trying to leave the town? So many needed him, and had he wanted he could have stayed in one town for months probably. As you said, He knew what we can’t know as humans, and in the end we trust that He was going ‘about doing His Father’s business.’ There is SO much within the Gospels, and yet as you pointed out there is so much MORE there left unsaid that can be found too!! For me, it’s all just wonderful and the more I read the less I know but the more blessed I feel!! Thank you for the thoughts and words for today!!

By: Bob

Bob — Wed, 31 Aug 2016 13:13:35 +0000

Thank you for a great reflection. I think of your last line often and feel that I see Christ Himself often and in many ways here on earth. But in as many ways and opportunities as I see Him, there are probably more where I miss Him or ignore Him in others. Time is a gift from God, how we choose to use it is our gift back to Him. He knew where His time was best utilized and knew when and where to be, up to and including the hour of His death.

By: Aanie

Aanie — Wed, 31 Aug 2016 11:15:57 +0000

Great reflection Steve … and hey, welcome home (:) I do wonder though (this to older Catholics) why it is only people like Steve (converts or reverts to the catholic Church) who have read the whole Bible and the CCC. I just wonder!

By: mase tavale

mase tavale — Wed, 31 Aug 2016 08:03:28 +0000

thanks you soo much for your services to our Lord