Be with Everyone who Comes in the Name of the Lord!

 

4th Week of Easter Saturday

Acts 13:44-52

Meditation

Be with Everyone who Comes in the Name of the Lord!

Jewish people were Jealous of Paul and Barnabas for the following they had. They blamed all sorts of things on Paul. But Paul and Barnabas preached the Word of God boldly, and many followed them and believed. They said to the Jews that the word of God came to you as you were the chosen people, but you rejected it, and the Word of God is preached to the Gentiles.  The Gentiles heard the word of God and honoured it, and they became heirs to eternal life.

It is hard for those who are impregnated with jealousy to see the good that others are doing. The Jews did not stop the evil intentions against Paul and Barnabas; they instigated the women of the place against them and banished them from the place. So, they shook the dust off their feet as a warning to them and went to Iconium. And the disciples were filled with joy and with the Holy Spirit.

Why do we try to expel the ministers of the Word from the place of service?

Gospel: Jn 14:7-14

Apostle Philip asks Jesus to show them the Father. Jesus speaks to him in plain words that those who have seen Him have seen the Father. He told them that Father and He are one, and He dwells in the Father and Father in Him. It is a great manifestation to us that Jesus is God Himself. He and the Father are one. Whatever we ask in the name of Jesus, it will be done for us.  Those who believe in me will also do greater things than Jesus has done.

Do we believe in the name of Jesus that great things are possible?

Fr Putti Anthaiah Sdb

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