Possible things Vs Impossible things

Gospel Thoughts*

*Fifth Week : Saturday*

*GOSPEL - Mk 8:1-10*

*First Reading - Gn 3:9-24*

*Possible things Vs Impossible things*

*1) Two opinions are highlighted in today's Gospel reading*

The feeding of the Four thousand, clear shows us the two types of thought patterns

On the one side there a opinion  of impossible things. 

On the other side there is also a person who always of the opinion *Things are possible*

*2) Disciples impossible mentality*

*His disciples answered him, “Where can anyone get enough bread to satisfy them here in this deserted place?*

The impossibility of being in a deserted place, which makes them things to become possible

The impossibility of a place of getting the place at that moment 

The impossibility of getting enough food for their satisfaction

*Can any one get* impossibility of no one can do anything at that moment 

So the disciples had series of impossible things which made them to proceed with any possible things 

*3) Disciples saw only impossible things*

It is very clear that the disciples saw only impossible things 

In seeing the impossible things they completely forgot in looking into possible things 

The moment one starts with negative things, all positive and possible things become impossible things 

*4) Jesus' Possible approach* 

The approach of Jesus was completely different from that of the disciples

Jesus goes with a possible approach. This positive approach changes the whole situation and it has tremendous capacity to make the things to happen 

*5) The possible approach starts with available things*

Jesus' possible approach  starts with the seven available loaves of bread and few available fish 

So possible things always starts with little available things 

It starts from small things and great things happen 

*6) The possible approach starts within the heart of Jesus*

The origin of the possible approach had its beginning in the heart of Jesus 

*My heart is moved with pity for the crowd,* This approach becomes a very powerful approach, which makes impossible things possible

Something which starts from the heart, becomes genuine and it starts from a very deep and sincere desire

Such things become very powerful and finally even the impossible things become possible

That is the beauty of something which starts in the heart 

*7) Possible approach leads to great miracle*

The possible approach of Jesus led to a great miracle

The miracle of multiplication of loaves and fish took place 

The miracle of feeding 4000 men happened because of the possible approach

The miracle of extra food of 12 baskets remained because of the possible approach

The miracle of great unity, surprise, the realization of the miraculous power of Jesus became very evident because of the possible approach

*8) Possible approach leads to growth*

This is the fact. Finally possible approach leads to great growth 

It changes the whole situation and builds our self confidence

*9) What is my approach*

Possible approach or impossible approach?

Possible approach will change your life and also others life 

Impossible approach will not help in any ways to anyone 

Possible approach in life will witness great miracles and growth 

Possible approach needs great courage and organising skills. 

*Will I take a possible approach?*

*God bless you and your family. Praying for you and your dear ones*

*Fr Maxim Dsouza*

*Jeppu Seminary*

*Mangalore*