He listened to Paul speaking, who looked intently at him, saw that he had the faith to be healed
Acts 14:9
How do some of the greatest athletes in the world, like Tom Brady, Usain Bolt, Serena Williams, Michael Jordan, and countless other greats, go on to become the best of the best in their sports? All of these great athletes did not just wake up one day and suddenly become great at their sport, but they practiced intently. Paul, as he was sharing the Good News, saw a man who was crippled since birth. Interestingly, Paul did not just merely spot this man, Paul “looked intently at him.” Intently is a strong word to use and here, it was not an accident. Paul looked at this man with a deep, sincere, and eager conviction “that he had the faith to be healed.” And from this intentionality of Paul, this man stood up and walked! Aren’t you and I called to be more intentional with others? How can we become more intentional with the people we encounter, such as an acquaintance, a friend, or a family member? Who knows how that intentionality might affect that person you and I encounter.
How can I be more intentional to others throughout my day?
Lord, help us to see You in all those we meet this day.
Today’s Reflection is by:
Andrew Zsebedics
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Andrew Zsebedics is in his senior year at St. John Vianney College Seminary. He was born in Maryland and moved to Tampa in 2014 where he now loves the sunny life of the sunshine state. His home parish is St. Lawrence in Tampa. He loves being active including weightlifting, playing basketball, longboarding, or simply being in nature.
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