Jesus Is Always On Our Path

Hebrews 11:32-40
Mark 5:1-20

Why will someone be kept in the tomb? In today’s gospel, we were told that the man in the tomb was possessed by many demons as a result he hurts people and himself because of the chains and fetters he was bounded with he snaps so often. Christ was never afraid to seek those who are possessed and deliver them from harm. We don’t have to look too far to find where these demons are. A life trusting in Jesus can keep these demons at bay but life of sin and hatred can keep us under the bondage of evil. A musical artist once sang “some of us have demons…some of us have demons’ which one do you place as guide on your life? Are you afraid of the transformative effects of the healing power of Christ? Christ wants us to be free from the slavery of sin.

Today’s first reading is taken from the letter to the Hebrews we are given the heroes of faith; a certain group or individuals within a community sharing hope and survival. They were weak people who God gave strength to rescue the remnants of Isreal. These are the people who have experienced and gone through a lot of invasions, destruction of their society, persecution, and being far from home and somehow come out of it all depending on God. Their experiences had defined their path in history. Their sufferings set them apart from those who are proud of their hearts; those who have confidence in what they have.

Jesus is always in our path. We must be aware of his presence, his ability to relieve us of our pains and doubts. And we need to recognize that when we are forgiven, it is done. It us finished. Move on in your life, knowing that a loving and merciful God forgives. And know that God places in that path people who will help mold you and grow in your faith. These are our heroes.

Fr Joseph Osho