In today’s scripture reading, Peter proclaims with great certainty to the people on Pentecost that the Jesus whom they crucified is Lord and Christ. He told them, “Repent and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ, for the forgiveness of your sins; and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.”
Those that received Peter’s message were baptized. But how many didn’t accept the Truth?
Jesus had many followers when He was with them, teaching them. They would gather around when He came to their towns just to listen to the great Rabbouni (teacher). They recognized His importance when He was among them, and His ability to heal. But when it came time to believe that He was the living God, many couldn’t. It was too much for them to believe such a thing. Their minds were too closed, even though many had even touched Him physically. And so He was crucified because of their unbelief.
They are standing in front of Jesus and don’t recognize God in Him. They admit that He is a great prophet but then end it at that. And it’s still hard for many, even today, to believe in the beautiful truth of Jesus. How almost impossible it is for some to understand their faith! There’s no other way to accept the glory of Jesus, not only as a great teacher, but also as seated at the right hand of God the Father. Jesus is part of the Holy Trinity: God the Father, Jesus and the Holy Spirit. That places a much higher importance on Jesus than simply possessing great knowledge. Jesus is the risen Lord!
Mary Magdalene was found weeping at Jesus’ empty tomb. A man approached her who she thought was a gardener, asking her what was wrong. She asked Him that if he took Jesus to tell her where He was. It wasn’t until He called her by name, “Mary!”, that she realized Jesus was speaking to her. He was right in front of her, but she couldn’t see Him. She expected to see Him lying in the tomb. This made no sense! But the ways of God are mysteries to us, and they always will be. No one should try to dissect or scrutinize how Jesus is True God and True Man. It’s not supposed to be easy to understand. That’s why we need faith.
And then Mary cried out, “Rabbouni.” And she believed, proclaiming to the disciples “I have seen the Lord.”
Daily Reading
Second Sunday of Easter
Reading I Acts 5:12-16 Many signs and wonders were done among the people at the hands of the apostles. They were all together in Solomon’s portico. None of the others…
Saint of the Day
Saint Hunna
Saint Hunna, “the Holy Washerwoman,” washed and cared for the poor in Strasbourg, earning her name through her noble acts of service.
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