God Acts in History and Creation Joins Him

Today’s readings remind us that God is not distant or silent—He is a God who steps into history, especially when His people cry out for justice. The Book of Wisdom reflects on the night of the Exodus, when “gentle silence” covered the world and God’s “all-powerful Word” leapt from heaven. This is not the peaceful image of Christmas, but the image of God acting with power to free His people from slavery in Egypt. The author describes something amazing: creation itself responded to God’s command. The Red Sea opened, the waters stood still, dry land appeared, and the whole of nature cooperated so that Israel could escape unharmed. In other words, God’s salvation is not only spiritual—He works through creation, through events, and through history to defend the oppressed. This also means that human injustice disrupts creation’s harmony. Pharaoh’s cruelty affected not only people but the natural world. When we misuse God’s gifts—nature, power, or people—we work against the design God built into creation. But when we trust God, creation becomes a path, a support, a sign of His care. In the Gospel, Jesus speaks of the persistent widow who never gives up asking for justice. If even an unjust judge finally responds to her, how much more will God respond to those who cry out to Him day and night? Jesus calls us to persistent faith—faith that does not give up, faith that trusts God is working even when we cannot see it. The question Jesus ends with challenges us: “When the Son of Man comes, will He find faith on earth?” Faith is not passive. It is steady, patient, and courageous. It believes that God still enters our world, still hears our cries, and still uses everything—even creation itself—to bring about His justice. May we be people who trust, who persevere, and who recognize God at work in our lives and in the world around us.