1 Thess 5:1-6, 9-11 / Luke 4:31-37
There will always be surprises and unexpected situations in life.
While we wish that it will be pleasant surprises and unexpected happy situations, quite often that is not the case.
As the 1st reading puts it, when people are saying how quiet and peaceful it is, that the worst suddenly happens.
It is like the calm before the storm, and when the storm breaks in, it is all chaos and havoc.
But even in the chaos and havoc of the storm, there is the eye of the storm where it is said that it is calm weather, and sometimes the sun can be seen.
In the gospel, the possessed man started shouting at the top of his voice and causing alarm in the people around him.
Jesus calmly, but sharply, said to him: Be quiet, come out of him.
And the evil spirit came out of the man, the situation was calm again, and everyone was astonished.
Jesus is the Prince of peace. He came to bring peace to our chaotic and troubled hearts.
Let us turn to Jesus always, so that we can be quiet and still and know that He is our God and our Saviour.