Today we will focus on Paul's account of his testimony before a very hostile crowd. These people were out for his blood, and he asks to talk to them.
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Everyone loves a good story! God has embedded within the human mind and heart enjoyment of great stories. Jesus knew the power of stories, sharing parables throughout his ministry.
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The final part of a race is the finish. There is something absolutely exhilarating about finishing a race. To cross the finish line is truly a blessing.
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There are highs and lows in every race. The key to staying in the race and finishing well is not giving up, pushing through, and staying the course.
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Starting a race is vitally important, because if you never start, then you will never know the thrill of running and will never cross the finish line.
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Running is hard enough without adding extra weight. It will not only slow you down, but it may lead to you not being able to finish the race you started.
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Follower of Christ, keep running! God, and His people, past and present, spur you on to stay with the Lord and never give up.
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Today, I will ask you three questions that will help you to live for the Lord with passion.
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God answers our prayers. He hears us when we cry out to him, and He gives us boldness, even in the midst of opposition and adversity.
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Jesus' Great Commission to the Church is to go and make disciples. This takes intentional effort & requires a mature Christian helping others grow.
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God desires for us to be in community. The Devil likes it when we are alone. The early church spent lots of time together & knew how important fellowship was.
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God gives us the choice to follow Him or reject Him. Following Him is not easy, but no other path provides deeper joy or contentment.
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The church is God's idea, the bride of Christ, & therefore is important to Him. We're commanded to be part of the fellowship and not neglect meeting.
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Is there someone in your life who you can speak encouragement to, to help them grow, and to help them become more like Jesus?
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Seeds we plant may take years to grow, in God's time. Sharing is never in vain. We can never know the full impact. We must be faithful and trust God.
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So many people throughout the world don't know that there's a God who can't be broken, Who isn't made by human hands; a God who hears & answers prayers.
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Determination. Perseverance. Resolve. Grit. When we decide that we will not be deterred, then the sky is the limit as to what we can accomplish.
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Paul did not come with excellent speech, worldly wisdom, or persuasive words. He laid those aside. He relied on the Holy Spirit and His power.
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I am grateful for education, rhetoric, and practice in effective communication, but it all pales in comparison to having the power of God.
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You would not run a marathon with ankle weights or a backpack loaded with rocks. Likewise, in the spiritual race, we need to let go of some things.
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