"For just as the Father raises the dead and gives life,
so also does the Son give life to whomever he wishes. "
(John 5:21)
Jesus is our Lord and Savior whose divine power gives life. Jesus, the Son, carries out the will of God the Father and not His own. Let us honor Him as we honor the Father. Jesus and the Father are One. God is One, but exists in three Persons: God the Father, God the Son (Jesus Christ), and God the Holy Spirit. While they are distinct, they are also of one essence, meaning they share the same divine nature.
17 Jesus answered the Jews, “My Father is at work until now, so I am at work.” 18 For this reason the Jews tried all the more to kill him, because he not only broke the sabbath but he also called God his own father, making himself equal to God. 19 Jesus answered and said to them, “Amen, amen, I say to you, the Son cannot do anything on his own, but only what he sees the father doing; for what he does, the Son will do also. 20 For the Father loves the Son and shows him everything that he himself does, and he will show him greater works than these, so that you may be amazed. 21 For just as the Father raises the dead and gives life, so also does the Son give life to whomever he wishes. 22 Nor does the Father judge anyone, but he has given all judgment to the Son, 23 so that all may honor the Son just as they honor the Father. Whoever does not honor the Son does not honor the Father who sent him. 24 Amen, amen, I say to you, whoever hears my word and believes in the one who sent me has eternal life and will not come to condemnation, but has passed from death to life. 25 Amen, amen, I say to you, the hour is coming and is now here when the dead will hear the voice of the Son of God, and those who hear will live. 26 For just as the Father has life in himself, so also he gave to the Son the possession of life in himself. 27 And he gave him power to exercise judgment, because he is the Son of Man. 28 Do not be amazed at this, because the hour is coming in which all who are in the tombs will hear his voice 29 and will come out, those who have done good deeds to the resurrection of life, but those who have done wicked deeds to the resurrection of condemnation. 30 “I cannot do anything on my own; I judge as I hear, and my judgment is just, because I do not seek my own will but the will of the one who sent me.” (John 5:17-30)
Jesus, our Lord and Savior, divine power in His hand, gives life abundant, fulfills God's perfect plan. Not by His own will, but the Father's command, He carries out His work, in sea and on land. Let us honor Him, as we honor the Father above, for they are One, united in perfect love. In every word, in every deed, it's the Father's will that Jesus does heed. Jesus, the Son, in the Father's light, guides us through day, protects us at night. In Him, we see God's love unfold, a love so pure, a love untold. So let us honor Him, our Savior so dear, with hearts full of faith, and minds clear. For Jesus and the Father are One, a truth as enduring as the rising sun.
Dear Lord Jesus, we acknowledge You as our Lord and Savior, whose divine power gives life. We recognize that You, the Son, carry out the will of God the Father, not Your own. We honor You, Lord Jesus, just as we honor the Father. We are in awe of the unity between You and the Father, reminding us that You are One. Help us to always remember this truth, to live our lives in a way that honors You and the Father. May our actions reflect our understanding of Your divine power and our desire to follow Your will. Thank you, Lord Jesus, for Your sacrifice and love. We pray that we may always find comfort and hope in Your eternal and objective approval. In Your name, we pray. Amen.
God has not forgotten us. The metaphor of a mother’s unfailing love for her child illustrates God’s enduring commitment to His people. It speaks of God’s covenant with the people, His guidance, and His unfailing memory. It emphasizes God’s compassion and mercy, even when people feel forgotten. It speaks of liberation for the captives, provision for those in need, and the ultimate comfort and mercy from God. This is often interpreted as a foreshadowing of the coming of Christ and the salvation He brings, extending the message of hope to all nations.
8 Thus says the Lord: In a time of favor I answer you, on the day of salvation I help you; and I have kept you and given you as covenant to the people, to restore the land and allot the desolate heritages, 9 saying to the prisoners: Come out! To those in darkness: Show yourselves! Along the ways they shall find pasture, on every bare height shall their pastures be. 10 They shall not hunger or thirst, nor shall the scorching wind or the sun strike them; for he who pities them leads them and guides them beside springs of water. 11 I will cut a road through all my mountains, and make my highways level. 12 See, some shall come from afar, others from the north and the west, and some from the land of Syene. 13 Sing out, O heavens, and rejoice, O earth, break forth into song, you mountains. For the Lord comforts his people and shows mercy to his afflicted. 14 But Zion said, “The Lord has forsaken me; my Lord has forgotten me.” 15 Can a mother forget her infant, be without tenderness for the child of her womb? Even should she forget, I will never forget you. (Isaiah 49:8-15)
In the shadowed valleys, 'neath the sky's vast dome whispers the Eternal, "You are not alone." With a mother's fervor, tender and sublime, He cradles His children, through the sands of time. A covenant unbroken, a guide ever true, His memory unfailing, like morning's fresh dew. Through deserts and darkness, His mercies extend, a shepherd to His flock, a faithful friend. Though Zion in her anguish, may voice her despair, the Lord's voice resounds, "My child, I am there." No mother's heart forgets the life she bore nor does the Creator, whom the heavens adore. For His love is steadfast, a fortress, a flame, in the silence and storm, He calls each by name. So sing, O you heavens, let the earth give cheer for God's compassion is forever near.
Heavenly Father, who art in the heavens above, Your children call upon Your name with love. In moments of silence, in the depths of the night, remind us, O Lord, we're never out of Your sight. Like a mother's embrace, tender and kind, Your commitment to us, forever entwined. Your covenant stands, Your guidance so clear, in Your unfailing memory, we have nothing to fear.
For Your compassion and mercy, they know no end, even when we feel forgotten, You still extend Your hand. God, You have not forgotten us, Your love is our fortress, in Your eternal promise, we find our solace and rest. I Jesus' name I pray, Amen.
God’s enduring faithfulness and His comfort is found in His majestic greatness. He is near to all who call upon Him in truth. Let us reflect our lifetime experiences with God that serves as our learning lessons in following the Almighty and recognizing His mercy and compassion, greatness and goodness, kindness and faithfulness over our lives.
8 The Lord is gracious and merciful, slow to anger and of great kindness. 9 The Lord is good to all and compassionate toward all his works. 13 The Lord is faithful in all his words and holy in all his works. 14 The Lord lifts up all who are falling and raises up all who are bowed down. 17 The Lord is just in all his ways and holy in all his works. 18 The Lord is near to all who call upon him, to all who call upon him in truth. (Psalm 145:8-9, 13-14, 17-18)
In the tapestry of time, His faithfulness weaves, a pattern of comfort, in which the heart believes. Majestic in greatness, yet close to the call, He hears those in truth, and uplifts them all. Our journey's mosaic, with lessons so rife, reflects our walk with God, the Almighty of life. His mercy, a river, flowing wide and deep, His compassion, a promise He's sworn to keep. In the garden of existence, His goodness blooms, a fragrance of kindness that forever looms. His faithfulness, a beacon that never sways, guiding us gently through life's complex maze. So let us remember, in each rise and fall, the Almighty's nearness, His love over all. For in His grandeur, His grace does unfurl, a tapestry of love, for each boy and girl.
O Lord, our Guardian and Guide so true, in Your majestic greatness, we find comfort anew. Your faithfulness endures, through time and space, near to all who seek You, a divine embrace. We reflect on life's journey, the paths we've trod, lessons learned in the shadow of our Almighty God. In Your mercy and compassion, we find our strength, Your greatness and goodness, our refuge at length. With kindness and faithfulness, You've graced our days, over our lives, Your love forever stays. Teach us to follow You, with hearts open and bold, in Your enduring faithfulness, let our lives unfold. In Jesus name we pray, Amen.
Pericope:
II: The Book of Signs
CURE ON A SABBATH/THE WORK OF THE SON
John 5:1-18 / 19-30
II: Expiation of Sin, Spiritual Liberation of Israel
THE LIBERATION AND RESTORATION OF ZION
Isaiah 49:8-26
Fifth Book of Psalms 107-150
THE GREATNESS AND GOODNESS OF GOD
Psalm 145:1-21
Reflection Source:
Copilot in Edge
