Acts 4:23-31 / John 3:1-8
Whenever a problem arises, the immediate reaction would be to think of a solution.
In thinking of a solution, there can be several options.
Of course, the main consideration is to solve the problem as quickly as possible.
And the best solution would be to eliminate the problem once and for all.
So, human logic and reasoning will be used to think of the best solution.
In the 1st reading, the chief priests and the elders had warned Peter and John not to proclaim and teach in the name of Jesus.
They could not think of a way to punish them, since all the people were giving glory to God.
On the other hand, when Peter and John went back to the community, they did not discuss how to resist or retaliate against the chief priests and elders.
Instead the community prayed and gave praise to God for protecting them against persecutions.
They also prayed that the Lord God will stretch out His hand to heal and to work miracles and marvels for them.
What we must learn from this is that whenever we face challenges and difficulties, or struggles and troubles, let us first turn to the Lord in prayer.
And since we have been re-born in the Spirit, then we must turn to God in prayer.
God will show us the solution to our problems, and it will be a wonderful and marvellous blessed solution.