Wednesday 1st June

Acts 17:15,22-18:1, Ps.148,
John 16:12-15

Good things take time

Instant miracles do happen, but usually God seems to prefer to work with us slowly and patiently. Today’s readings both illustrate this. St Paul describes God’s gradual revelation of himself through history and Jesus speaks of the coming of the Holy Spirit, who will lead us to the complete truth. Again, a process, not instantaneous, but one, I believe, which will continue all through our lives. Could we pray today that we may have open eyes and open hearts to recognize and accept the gentle promptings of the Spirit.