August 14, 2025. St. Maximilian Kolbe. Joshua 3:7-10a, 11, 17; Psalm 114; Matthew 18:21-19:1
The Israelites are crossing the Jordan River. The ark of the covenant carried by the priests leads the way. The Jordan, just like the red sea, split into two to allow the children of Israel to pass through on dry land. This shows the presence of God among His people. Hence, today's Psalm 114 celebrates God's mighty acts, particularly in bringing the Israelites out of Egypt and into the Promised Land. God shows his faithfulness as he promised to Joshua. "There shall not any man be able to stand before thee all the days of thy life: as I was with Moses, so I will be with thee: I will not fail thee, nor forsake thee."(Joshua 1:5). We, too, should keep in mind God's faithfulness whose covenant lasts forever. Amen.
Jesus, I trust in you
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