January 28th - Reflection

Reading
Acts 10:44-48 (NRSV)
Gentiles receive the Holy Spirit

While Peter was still speaking, the Holy Spirit fell upon all who heard the word. The circumcised believers who had come with Peter were astounded that the gift of the Holy Spirit had been poured out even on the Gentiles, for they heard them speaking in tongues and extolling God. Then Peter said, "Can anyone withhold the water for baptizing these people who have received the Holy Spirit just as we have?" So he ordered them to be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ. Then they invited him to stay for several days.

Reflection
First the Word --- In the beginning --- at creation --- The Word --- then the Word made flesh --- Jesus Christ --- lived and died and rose again --- The Word --- defeating sin, death and the devil --- The Word, granting eternal life to all who believe --- then the Holy Spirit descends --- the Word made flesh in Peter and you and I --- the Word spoken and the gift of the Holy Spirit freely given to all people --- Why not everyone become children of God? --- Why not baptism for all --- First the Word --- In the beginning --- Always the Word --- Eternally

Thanks be to God!

Prayer
Lord, reveal Yourself to me I pray and send Your Holy Spirit through the Word that I may follow, learn and act out the call You have given to me this day. ---Amen