In today’s readings we encounter the God of Love. It is Love that unites us with the Father and allows us to remain in Him and He in us. It is Love that eradicates reasons to fear. It is Love that perfects us and makes us confident in our divine identity. Today’s Gospel reveals much about God’s love. Upon seeing the supernatural event of Jesus walking on water, the disciples respond in shock. The author notes that the disciples “had not understood the incident of the loaves”. What could this mean? The miracle of the multiplied loaves revealed God’s heart in many ways. Jesus knew the needs of His people and powerfully met them. Secondly, the bread was multiplied in the hands of the disciples; they were part of the miracle. Jesus used His lovers to distribute the food that He made from Love to the people He loved. Considering this, when the disciples were being tossed about by the raging winds, they had every authority and anointing to still the storm.

Prayer: Abba Father, soften and open our hearts today to receive Your perfect love in its power, abundance, and fullness. Amen