Just as a coin has two sides, it can also be said that there are two sides to life.
Just as it could be raining on one part of the island and yet bright sunshine on another part of the island.
So in life, there can be trouble and yet there can also be tranquillity.
There can be difficulties and yet there can also be opportunities.
There can be sadness and yet there can also be pleasant surprises.
In the 1st reading, we see the two sides of life.
There was persecution, but as the disciples escaped, they went about with the mission of preaching.
There was distress with Saul working for the destruction of the Church, but there was Philip who worked miracles and there was rejoicing.
So when life is peaceful and steady-going, let us praise the Lord and offer prayers of thanksgiving.
When life is bumpy and rocky, let us trust in the Lord and ask Him to strengthen our faith and hope.
Jesus didn't say that there will no storms in life. But He did promise to be with us in the storms of life.
May we trust in Jesus and be at peace.