Friday of the 6th week of Eastertide
First reading – Acts 18:9-18
“Do not be afraid to speak out, nor allow yourself to be silenced: I am with you. I have so many people on my side in this city that no one will even attempt to hurt you”. This is the Lord speaking to Paul in a vision to encourage him to preach the word of God. The Lord is asking two things, do not be afraid to speak out and do not allow yourself to be silenced. Be courageous to speak the word of God and don’t let anything to silence you. Feel the inspiration from inside to preach and don’t let anything stop that inspiration. We need both in our spiritual life and in our missionary life. A push from inside and then not to feel any pressure against that push. Be inspired and nothing should stop us. For both of this, Lord is with us through the Holy Spirit whom we are awaiting in these days. And also there is a reason why the Lord wants to be me with Paul or with us. The Lord says, “I have so many people on my side in this city”. The Lord is with me for His people. We feel the power, we feel the inspiration, we have the talents, all for one reason. The Lord wants to be with me for His people. Let’s reflect: Lord is with us to give us courage to preach because He loves His people.
Friday 19 May
