Remember That I Told You

Monday of the Sixth Week of Easter

Piety

On the Sabbath, we went outside the city gate along the river where we thought there would be a place of prayer. We sat and spoke with the women who had gathered there. One of them, a woman named Lydia, a dealer in purple cloth, from the city of Thyatira, a worshiper of God, listened, and the Lord opened her heart to pay attention to what Paul was saying. Acts 16:13-14

“They will expel you from the synagogues; in fact, the hour is coming when everyone who kills you will think he is offering worship to God. They will do this because they have not known either the Father or me. I have told you this so that when their hour comes you may remember that I told you.” John 16:2-4

Study

Jesus was especially prudent. Knowing in advance what his fate would bring, Jesus arranged with the Father to send the Holy Spirit to be with the people. Through the Holy Spirit was not the only way that the Word would spring forth through the world. Jesus tells his disciples: “And you also testify because you have been with me from the beginning.”

Beyond that, they also would pass along the fire of faith just as we hear Paul’s preaching reaches the ears of Lydia.

Action

What are you doing to “testify” about your witness and with-ness with the Holy Spirit? The team selection committee is always looking for willing Cursillistas. Your Daily Tripod is always looking for writers, too.