April 15, 2026 // Wednesday of the Second Week of Easter
Read the Word // Open your Bible to today’s First Reading: Acts 5:17-26
Reflect on the Word //
I am sitting in a cage—one fit for an animal, not a person. The key is in my hand, yet I remain afraid. This cell has become safe; no one can hurt me here.
Inside this interior prison, I avoid being myself if it might lead to rejection. But I know this is not who God created me to be.
In my holy imagination, I see Jesus walking toward me. Although metal bars separate us, I can feel the radiance of His love.
Please come out. He invites. You don’t belong in there.
I know He has the power to unlock the door—or vanish the cage altogether—but He doesn’t. He respects my freedom. This prison is my choice.
I take one deep breath of courage. I am not powerless. I place the key in the lock and turn it. The gate swings open, and I step onto soft grass. His hand is extended, but instead of cautiously taking it, I run to embrace Him, no longer afraid.
In today’s First Reading, the Apostles are imprisoned for proclaiming Jesus, but during the night an angel opens the door, and they are led, not to a safe hiding place, but back into the temple with a clear command: “Go and tell the people everything about this life” (Acts 5:20). Freedom is given, but it requires courage. They must choose to trust the Lord and step into the light.
How often do our own prisons feel safer than being who God created us to be? Behind bars, the risk of rejection is low. Yet there is no room for love inside a cage. When we lock ourselves in, we also lock others out.
Today’s First Reading, my sister, is not only about the Apostles. It is about us. God opens doors, but He does not force us through them. He invites us in freedom to witness His love.
The key is in our hands.
The door may already be open.
It’s up to us: Will we remain hidden or step out to share “about this life”?
Relate to the Lord // What doors or bars are between you and the Lord’s love? Tell Him about it.
Sarah Damm is the blog manager and a writer for Blessed Is She. She also is a frequent contributor to other faith-based platforms. Residing in Minnesota with her husband and six children, Sarah was a stay-at-home mom for 21 years, until she returned to the workforce in 2023. Sarah enjoys attending her kids' volleyball, football, basketball, or baseball games (depending on the season). She loves her faith, coffee, walks with her husband, and good books. Read Sarah's posts here. You can find out more about her here.
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