Acts 5:27-33
Psalm 33(34):2,9, 17-20
John 3:31-36
ENTRUSTING OUR LIVES INTO GOD’S HAND
The apostles fulfilled their duty by bearing witness to the love of Jesus, even when such actions led to imprisonment and opposition from the elders. They emphasized that Jesus’ death was ultimately reversed through God’s resurrection, symbolizing renewal, repentance, and the establishment of His eternal kingdom. Peter’s declaration underscores God’s exaltation of Jesus, portraying His death as a pathway to salvation through humility and obedience. John the Baptist exemplifies humility by urging belief in Jesus for eternal life and emphasizing that accepting Christ encourages obedience, comparable to a horse accepting a bit—symbolizing submission to the Master.
The Church regards humility as the foundation of virtue, as a basis for dependence on God, and as a key element of spiritual growth. As we confront daily challenges, we are encouraged to entrust our lives to God, empowered by the resurrection, and to proclaim Jesus as reigning forever. Amen.
Fr Joseph Osho