WEDNESDAY 21ST APRIL 2021
THIRD WEEK OF EASTER
Acts 8:1-8
John 6:35-40
EVERY SITUATION IS FOR A PURPOSE
I once visited a friend who was in prison for a crime he never committed as it was later discovered. What baffled me when I saw him in prison, was the calmness and positive mind with which he stayed there. Other inmates spoke so highly of him that he is a very religious man. He led them at prayers in the morning and evening, and he read the bible to others and try to explain it to them. Asking him how he was able to still preach the word of God and practice his faith in that situation, he said that God knew that he was there, and had sent him there for a purpose.
This is the situation I see with the early Christians and Apostles. Sometimes, tough moments come our way, but they are geared towards a greater good. The scribes and pharisees have started a fierce persecution of the early Christians who entered every street corners to preach the word of God to all who cared to listen. With this came persecution as we see in the lynching of STEPHENS in the first reading of yesterday. The persecution of the Christians made many of them to run to different parts of the world. With this, they carried the gospel and the church with them, just as my friend carried the gospel to the prison. Therefore, the Church which was only in Jerusalem, now entered different parts of the world. Every ugly situation we find ourselves is a very good opportunity to witness to the faith. God works in mysterious ways and he will never abandon those who hope and trust in him.
Lord, help me to see the good on all situations of life no matter how difficult they are. Amen.
Fr Michael Osatofoh Eninlejie, MSP.
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