Moses struck the rock at Meribah to provide water for the Israelites. Moses’ act of disobedience, rooted in anger and a lack of trust, resulted in Moses being denied entry into the Promised Land. It shows the importance of faith and obedience, especially as leaders. Even great faith can falter, and the consequences of disobedience emphasize the need for humility and reliance on God. In the Gospel reading, Peter declares Jesus as the Messiah, a profound moment of faith and revelation. Yet, shortly after, Peter rebukes Jesus for predicting his suffering and death, earning a sharp correction. This contrast shows the tension between spiritual insight and human misunderstanding. Like Peter, we can have moments of deep faith yet struggle to align our perspective with God’s plan. Even faithful people can falter when emotions or human reasoning overshadow trust in God. Let us seek God’s will with humility, trusting his wisdom even when it challenges our understanding.

PRAYER: Abba Father, help us to trust, obey, and follow your perfect will. Amen.