Where is Your Focus?

In today’s Gospel, John 6: 16-21, the disciples of Jesus are out on the sea traveling to Capernaum at night. Strong winds were blowing, making it dangerous to be out on the waters.  They have rowed 3 or 4 miles and suddenly saw Jesus walking on the waters and coming near the boat. Jesus says: “It is I. Do not be afraid.”

At all times, Jesus knows where you and I are and what circumstances surround us. We could be in calm or tumultuous waters. We could be safe or unsafe! He finds us wherever we are and says: “It is I. Do not be afraid.” We have a choice of focusing on Jesus or on our problems. One focus fills us with peace. The other focus stirs up our fears and anxieties. The choice is ours and is not easy to make. Our problems have a way of overwhelming us, taking possession of us. A suggestion: open the Scriptures to a passage that calms you; the Word of God, Jesus, will take possession of your life and bring you peace.