“Stretch forth your hand.” – Mark 3:5
A skilled archer meets a gifted student with a flawless stance, clear focus, and costly equipment. Yet, the student never lets an arrow fly, stuck by the fear of missing the mark. The archer says, “The power is not in holding the pose, but in letting go. The bow cannot send what you refuse to release.”
Like the student releasing the arrow, the man with the withered hand is told to attempt what feels impossible. His healing begins with the simple act of reaching out. This reveals a divine truth: faith awakens when we respond to Christ’s word. The Pharisees, meanwhile, are rigid in legalism, clinging to their rules so tightly they plot murder on the Sabbath. Jesus looks at them with sorrow for their hardened hearts. David knew real power came from yielding to the Lord, not trusting his own strength (1 Sam 17:47). Today, Christ sees where you feel stuck, holding onto control or fear. His command is your freedom: “Stretch forth your hand.” Healing starts not with strength, but with trust surrendered to Him. As you reach toward Christ, His power accomplishes what you cannot.
Today’s devotional-21 January, 2026 ~ www.dailyfaithechoes.org
A Journey of Reflection and Action
Today, pause for prayerful reflection or quiet journaling, notice where fear or control holds you back, take one step of trust toward Christ’s command, and gently share His encouragement with someone who needs courage to reach for Him.
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Lord Jesus, help me to stretch out my hand in trust, releasing fear and control into Your loving care; teach me to obey Your word with faith and receive Your healing grace, Amen.
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The Scripture is adapted from the Catholic Daily Readings of the day.
First Reading: 2 Samuel 1:1-4, 11-12, 19, 23-27
Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 80:2-3, 5-7
Response: Restore us, O God; let Your face shine that we may be saved.
Second Reading: None (weekday Mass has no second reading assigned)
Alleluia (Gospel Acclamation): Matthew 4:23 — Alleluia, alleluia. Jesus went about healing every disease and infirmity among the people. Alleluia.
Gospel: Mark 3:1-6
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