Today, on the holy day of the Epiphany of the Lord, I experienced a personal epiphany. I realized that all we need is obedience, patience, and the Lord will manifest His glory through our actions, especially when we reach out to help others in love.
During Christmas Eve of 2025, I was at a small family gathering at my mother-in-law’s house. My wife’s aunt was there, suffering from severe knee problems. She wore a knee guard and was clearly in a lot of pain. Although her family members are Catholics, they aren’t practicing. They occasionally attend mass but are mostly immersed in secular life.
In that moment, I prayed silently, “Lord, if it is your will, let me bring your presence into this home.”
As the night progressed, I noticed she needed to go to the bathroom. She took her walking stick and slowly made her way there. I waited outside with a chair, and she was surprised to see me when she came out. She asked if I needed to use the bathroom, but I told her I was waiting for her because I wanted to pray for her. I gestured towards the chair, inviting her to sit, and she was thrilled.
I prayed for her healing and general wellbeing. Afterwards, she expressed her gratitude and mentioned to my wife that I had prayed for her quietly. That evening, knowing my mother-in-law was leaving for the Philippines, I also prayed for her and she was thankful.
A few days later, I inquired of my wife if there was any improvement. She told me her aunt experienced very much less pain than usual that very night when she got home, which I was thankful for. However, what came next was truly the epiphany. Her eldest uncle, who had been there that night, saw me praying outside the bathroom. He later asked his sister if I had prayed for her and mentioned that it was good because I had prayed for him when he was hospitalized with dengue fever early in 2025.
My wife and I had visited him, and I prayed over him then. What I didn’t know until now was that he told his sister that the day after my prayer, his platelet count had significantly increased, leading to his quick discharge from the hospital.
This revelation was profound for me. It reminded me of my initial reluctance to pray for healing for others, then later realising that whether anyone is healed or not is not dependent on me. It is the Lord alone who heals according to His Will. Through His grace, mercy, and kindness. He can work wonders through us, if we are simply obedient. Amen. ❤️
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