Acts 14:5-18/ Ps 115:1-2. 3-4. 15-16/ Jn 14:21-26

Sometimes, situations in life invite us to either take a stand, or just run for safety. After Paul’s healing of the cripple in Lystra, the people thought that Paul and Barnabas were gods who were disguised as men. Hence, Paul and his colleague refused to ascribe to themselves the glory meant for God. They understood perfectly that everything they were able to accomplish was the act of God. What do we have that we have not been given? Everything we are and have are given to us. Yet, it is disheartening to find many men and women who take glory for the things God has done through them, like a miracle recorded while performing their ministries. Paul and Barabbas have taught us how to resist vain glory. We must learn to say like the Psalmist: “Not to us, O Lord, not to us but to your name be the glory” (Ps 115:1).

Prayer: Heavenly Father, we are grateful for your faithfulness and all that we have received from you. We pray for the humility to always acknowledge your hand in every success that we record in life. Amen.