“He was teaching them as one having authority.” – Mark 1:22
A flooded basement had beaten the homeowner’s efforts for days. An expert arrived, listened to the pump’s weak hum, and with a few precise adjustments to its core, restored a steady rhythm. The water receded at once. The authority to solve the problem came not from effort, but from knowing the machine’s true design.
Like the expert restoring the pump to proper function, Christ’s teaching carries an inherent authority that reaches the deepest malfunctions of the human heart. Unlike the scribes who relied on other sources, Jesus speaks from the source of Life itself. His word commands and silences the “unclean spirits” of fear, sin, and division that flood our souls, just as He spoke peace in the synagogue (Mark 1:25). The people’s amazement reminds us that true authority does not oppress; it liberates and restores us to our purpose. Today, bring the flooded places of your heart—your anxieties, guilt, and struggles—before the authority of Christ’s word. Receive it “not as the word of men, but as it truly is, the word of God” (1 Thes 2:13). Trust that His command over chaos is complete. Let His teaching draw you into the freedom and order of His peace.
Today’s devotional-13 January, 2026 ~ www.dailyfaithechoes.org
A Journey of Reflection and Action
Pause today for prayerful reflection or journaling, placing your worries and inner chaos before Christ’s authoritative word in Scripture, meditate on His power to reorder your heart, and gently share this assurance of His peace with someone in need.
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Lord Jesus, Your word has authority over all fear and disorder; help me to trust Your command over the chaos in my heart, receive Your peace, and live renewed by Your truth, Amen.
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The Scripture is adapted from the Catholic Daily Readings of the day.
First Reading: 1 Samuel 3:1-10, 19-20
Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 40:2, 5, 7-10 — Here I am, Lord; I come to do your will.
Second Reading: 1 Corinthians 6:13-15, 17-20
Alleluia (Gospel Acclamation): Mark 1:15 — Alleluia, alleluia. The kingdom of God is at hand; repent and believe in the Gospel. Alleluia.
Gospel: Mark 1:29-39
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