Acts 13

Today I want to comment on Acts 13. In particular, I would like to reflect on the reaction of the Jews when Paul and Barnabas came to speak to them. Acts 13:44 states that the Jews were jealous of Paul and began speaking abusively against what he is saying. Paul came to deliver the Good News to the Jews and when they chose not to accept it, he delivered it to the Gentiles. The Jews then becam jealous because he had so many people gathered around to hear what he was testifying.

In some ways we can be jealous just like the Jews were. Although someone may have good intentions for us, we get so overwhelmed with jealousy that we cannot see the "good news" that someone may have for us.

God help me not be jealous of any man. Instead help me to listen and be open to what he may have to say to me and recieve the knowledge that they may present. Amen.