God does not bring destruction to His people

Gen. 19:15-29, Mt. 8:23-27. After Abraham plea for God's mercy for Sodom and Gomorrah, should there be some righteous remaining there. Unfortunately, there were so few of the righteous that not even the two cities could be spared. In today's first reading, God sends His Angels to rescue Lot out of Sodom and Gomorrah with his whole family. God does not easily punish or bring destruction upon His people. We must not have that wrong impression and understanding that God is a scary and fearsome God, who punishes His people with impunity. Instead, God is a loving, compassionate and merciful God, who wills that we be reconciled and protect us.

In today's Gospel, Jesus protects His disciples as they were caught in a great storm that threatened to overcome the boat. They were frightened and despairing, thinking that they would definitely perish. They went to the Lord and woke Him up, begging for His help. The Lord chided and rebuked them for their little faith and calmed the whole storm before them. Let us therefore, renew our faith and trust in God, devote ourselves with ever greater commitment and dedication from now on. Let us draw closer to God from now on, distancing ourselves from sin and seek to be true to God, so that the fate of those who perish in Sodom and Gomorrah that day will not be ours.

May the Lord help us to be considerate and kind so that we may bring joy, not pain, to those we meet! Amen!! Good morning, Peace be with You!!!