Tuesday, IV week of Easter: 28th April, 2015
Acts 11: 19-26; Jn 10: 22-30
The hand of God was with them, we read in the first reading today. And Jesus says in the Gospel that no one can take his sheep away from his hand or from his Father's hand! The hand of God is that which gives us protection in times of trials and victory in times of struggle. The Word invites us to live with the confidence that the hand of God is always with us.
When we embark upon a journey that is in keeping with the will of God, when we take up projects that glorify the name of God, and when we start the good things that we are upto in the name of God, we are called to count on the hand of God. We see great feats achieved by people that transform the world and enhance humanity, they are done with the hand of God. When selfishness and self glory dominates, the great things may happen but its efficacy will not last long!
As St. Paul would say, "whether we eat or drink, or whatever we do, let us do everything for the glory of God" (cf. 1 Cor 10:31). Then we will dare to count on the hand of God!