Daily Readings (Page 332)

Again, adversity followed Paul’s ministry, yet the sovereign God has His plan laid out for him. 

Paul was arrested and it sparked an uproar.  If it were us who were arrested, how would we have responded?

Paul went from the Roman tribune to the religious council and faced the Sanhedrin.  The last time he was with the Chief Priest, Paul was his hatchet man; now Paul stood against him.  What may we learn from Paul about his way of sharing the truth.

More problems and false accusations.  How far should we compromise ourselves in order to lessen our inconvenience? 

Paul revealed that he was a Roman citizen and with it, he was spared the flogging.  How does knowing our rights help us to speak up for what we believe in?

Warnings of peril ahead, yet ministry takes priority.  How do we remain steadfast in our service in spite of disappointments and discouragements?

Paul’s testimony of his conversion gives us a glimpse of how God works in each person’s life and uses it to share the power of His grace.  Take some time to write your own testimony this week.

A farewell speech by Paul to elders at Ephesus provided challenge to the leaders to be vigilant and committed.  There’s hard work ahead but do we slack off?

An encounter with a joyous outcome: Eutychus (meaning lucky or fortunate) fell asleep and fell three stories to his death.  Paul raised him to life.  Giving heed to God’s word can be a challenge even though it may be boring at times.

Paul’s journey was often filled with treacheries and uncertainties. Still he plodded on.  He’d always have people with him and he would do what he did best: discipleship.  What about us?