Acts 5:34-42 / John 6:1-15
When we say that a product is tried and tested, it means that the product is good enough to be used.
That is certainly a good publicity for the product because it is a testimony for those who have used the product.
It may also mean that the product has quality and may have also withstood the test of time.
When it comes to a business enterprise or a religious movement, the gauge is not only how successful it is.
It must also stand the test of time, as well as how it overcomes setbacks and changes in leadership.
In the 1st reading, the wise and respected Gamaliel advised the members of the Sanhedrin to let the test of time determine the movement that had sprung up from the apostles.
His profound statement is this: If this movement of theirs is of human origin, it will break up on its own accord. But if it does in fact comes from God, you will not only be unable to destroy them, but you may find yourselves fighting against God.
In the 2000-year history of the Church, there were triumphant and glorious times as well as dark and terrible times.
But Jesus had promised that the gates of the underworld will not prevail against the Church.
Jesus is the Head of the Church as we are members of His Body.
May the promise of Jesus assure us of our faith and may we continue to be united with the Church in good times and in bad.