1 Samuel 17:332-33, 37, 40-51 / Mark 3:1-6
Every part of the body has a specific function, and all parts of the body contribute to the unity of the body.
And when we look our hands, we may be aware that much work is done with our hands.
Our hands not only do work, but our hands also give the touch of love, consoling and healing.
And God also uses our hands to do His work of signs and wonders.
In the 1st reading, God used the hands of David to show His power and might.
With a humble sling and a stone in his hand, David brought down the mighty and proud Goliath.
Goliath had cursed and insulted God, but all it took was a stone to silence him forever.
In the gospel, the man with the withered hand would have felt that he was rather useless as he could not work with both hands.
In healing the man’s withered hand, Jesus taught that even on the Sabbath day, which is a day of rest, God continues the work of healing and restoration.
As we give thanks to God for the ability to work with our hands, let us also ask the Lord to bless the work of our hands.
May the work of our hands give glory to God by serving our brothers and sisters.