On the following Sabbath almost the whole city gathered to hear the word of the Lord. When the Jews saw the crowds, they were filled with jealousy and with violent abuse contradicted what Paul said.
Acts 13:44-45
Paul and Barnabas begin a brand new adventure to spread the Gospel to the world. They bring the message of God’s great love. They go to Cyrpes and then to Antioch. At Antioch everyone gathers to hear this brand new preacher. They are excited to hear them. However, the Jewish leaders instead are filled with jealousy in their hearts that people are listening to Paul and so they don’t really give him a hearing.
Jealousy, anger, greed, guilt and other negative attitudes of the heart can keep us from hearing what God wants to say to us. This is why we must guard our heart from these attitudes.
Pray today for the grace to guard your heart from unhealthy attitudes that keep you from hearing God. Ask the Holy Spirit to help you identify any unhealthy attitudes that have taken hold of your heart.