Tuesday May 12, 209 of the Fifth Week of Easter

Readings" ACTS 14: 19-28 Psalm 145: 10-13, 21 John 14: 27- 31a
Psalm Response: " Your friends maje known, O Lord, the glorious splendor of Your Kingdom"

Paul and barnabus were getting a reputation as preachers. The Jews from Antioch, jealous of their success conspired with their cohorts in Iconium to contend with them. However, they were no match for the wisdom of God emanating from the lips of God's servants.
Unable to match Paul and Barnabus' arguements, they decided to stone paul as the leader . Stoning in=sn't just tossing pebbles at a criminal, it often inflicted fatal injuries. Paul was left for dead! he was then thrown outside the city walls to rot as was the custom.
Some of paul's recent converts, probably full of the Holy Spirit, prayed over his inert body only to have him resuscitate and immediately go back into the city to veerbally confront the evil- doers.
The next day, Paul and Barnabus, after confirming the converts, sailed for Antioch in Syria to report to the Saints all thay had axccomplished with the Holy Spirit's help. Before going back to report on the progres among the Gentiles, they appointed presbytrs to attend to the spiritual neeeds of the community and to answer their many questions.
How do we spread the Good News of God's Love for His people?
We usually don't have the words to articulate our belief. However, if our actions on their behalf are as they should be, volumes of words to the confirm our faith will fall on receptive ears.

According to the psalm, we, His friends, will make known the glory of His Kingdom. We may profess our faith but showing, by works of charity and love, will make the message of His Kingdom clear!

Before Christ went off to be betrayed and handed over to the rioters, He revealed to His small contingent what would happen to Him. Howver, He advised them not to be troubled or afraid. He wouldn't leave them orphans but would insure His father's love for them by making the "evil one" subject to them, if they remain steadfast!
We have the same assurances. Nothing on Earth can withstand the power of God's love. Our Faith is the benchmark of the glory He has reserved for us. We need only ask and remain faithful to the end!