August 24, 2014: I Am (Not) a God – Michael Hidalgo

It’s tempting at times to seek recognition and accept all the credit for what we do in life. We can easily get to the point where we believe that we are the ones who are deserve the praise. The writer of Acts tells us two competing stories about this happening. One is of Herod (12.21-23) the other of Barnabas and Paul. 

Both are thought to be gods. Herod accepts the accolades and it leads to his death. Barnabas and Paul rend their clothes, and beg those who believe the are gods to listen to their witness to the One God. Who are we? Herod or Paul? Do we wish to feed the ego or nourish our souls?