"It is I" - The Three Words that Casts Out All Fear
After a long day, the disciples went ahead of Jesus, sailing to Capernaum. The winds were blowing, and the skies were dark. After sailing out a good distance, they saw Jesus walking on water and they began to fear and grow afraid. At this Jesus said to them, " It is I. Do not be afraid ." When I read and listen to this Gospel passage I am always reminded of incidences where parents or nurses trying to distract the child as pediatricians are trying to administer vaccinations. The child is scared and anxious, afraid of the pain that the needle will induce and confused as to who these people are. But the parent or a kind stranger offers comfort, a smile, or a funny story or joke. Sometimes even a tasty treat. All while the pediatrician pinches the child with the needle, injecting a solution that can potentially prevent the child from danger. When all is done sometimes the child doesn't even remember a shot was administered and sometim...