Paul is in the middle of his second missionary journey and to say the least it has been rough. He has already started a riot, been beaten and imprisoned, gone through an earthquake, and had to flee both Berea and Thessalonica.
No surprise when the Jews resisted and testified against the Gospel of Christ he “shook out his garments” This was symbolic in that Jews were taught to shake the dust off of them when returning from Gentile lands, Paul was saying emphatically I’m done with you.
And wouldn’t you guess it: in the midst of such frustration God reaches down to comfort and minister to his disciple. Vs 9,10 And the Lord said to Paul... “Do not be afraid any longer, but go on speaking and do not be silent; for I am with you, and no man will attack you in order to harm you, for I have many people in this city.”
Don’t be Discouraged!
Don’t be Afraid!
Don’t be Silent!
God is with YOU!
He has many people waiting for YOU.
Jason Ouellette
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The Daily Take away is an extension of the men's ministry of First United Pentecostal Church of Euless. As a part of our commitment to read the word daily we have written down our thoughts to build up the kingdom.
