A WORD FOR TODAY FRIDAY OCTAVE OF EASTER 2021 9/4/21

A WORD FOR TODAY FRIDAY OCTAVE OF EASTER 2021 9/4/21


 

*A WORD FOR TODAY*

*THE NAME OF JESUS IS ABOVE EVERY OTHER NAME

_"This is the stone which was rejected by you builders, but which has become the head of the corner. And there is salvation in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given among men by which we must be saved.”(Acts 4:11-12)_

_*The power in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ is great and mighty and can do all things. The apostles did a lot of exploit in this name and as a result of that they were persecuted as we have in the first reading of today.*_

_The captain of the temple and the Sadducees who do not believe in the resurrection accosted Peter and John after the lame man was healed. They were put in prison and later brought out to explain how the miracle came to be and in whose name it happened._

_*Peter was filled with the Holy Spirit and was not afraid to witness for the Lord. He told them boldly that it was in the name of Jesus Christ whom they crucified that the man was healed. Jesus was the stone rejected by (they) the builders, but it has become the corner stone. They crucified Him, but God raised Him from the dead and in His name our salvation, healing, peace, promotion, deliverance, forgiveness and joy has come.*_

_When we put our faith and trust in the name of Jesus we shall receive the help we seek from Him for He can never fail or abandon those who put their trust in Him. He is always there for us to deliver us and save us even when we are persecuted._

_*We see in the gospel reading, Jesus appearing before His disciples for the third time after his resurrection to give them assurance that he is with them and also to boost their confidence to be able to go out and witness in His name.*_

_Our miracle happens in the name of Jesus, our freedom and liberation come from Him, our fruitfulness and blessings also flow from His presence. Peter and the other disciples went fishing, laboured through the night and caught nothing, but when Jesus gave them instruction, they obeyed it and they caught plenty fish that they could not haul into their boat._

_*We need to always listen to the voice of Jesus and obey His words and in that way we will be able to witness for Him and win souls in His name. His name is a strong tower and those who run into it shall be protected, we must have confidence always in the name of Jesus for He will speak for us and stand for us in our times of need especially when we pass through persecution.*_

_Good morning dearest one. Smile😊as you do your work and do have a wonderful day. May you receive the blessings and miracle you seek in the name of Jesus. Amen. *And may the Almighty God bless you: the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit. Amen.*_

*Meditation:* Acts 4:1_12/Psalm 118:1-2,4'22-24,25-27/John 21:1-14

*Watch-Word:* The stone that the builders rejected has become the corner stone.

*In the name of Jesus our miracle happen. Trust in Him and you will receive the blessings you seek.*

(Friday of the Octave of Easter. Cycle B)