November 23, 2019

November 23

Running with Jesus  

Acts 21:39 But Paul said, I am a man which am a Jew of Tarsus, a city in Cilicia, a citizen of no mean city: and, I beseech thee, suffer me to speak unto the people."

     After Paul's arrest he asked if he could speak to the crowd. He began to share his personal testimony. He shared how the light shown down from heaven and blinded him and had to be led by hand. Paul thought they would understand how his life was before as a devout Jew and then how he became a follower. They didn't accept Paul's message, especially when he told them God was sending him to the Gentiles! Bad words for these men who were suppose to be bringing the light to the world.

     Are we! Are our lights shining in our dark world? Are we that city on a hill so all can see Jesus? I am afraid as the body of Christ, we have put our lights under a bushel basket. God's Word tells us men love darkness rather than light because their deeds are evil. Christian shed light on sinful ways so don't think the world will like you! This group had pride in the fact they were "Chosen” of God and when Paul said God sent him to the Gentiles, light hit them and wham they turned on Paul. When we share and hit a nerve that reveals their sin, we will take a hit! So don't be discouraged just stay the path.

 Lord, as we run in this world there is so much darkness we get overwhelmed by it all. Give us strength to stand in the dark. We know we are the only light people may come in contact with. Give us favor with all we shine on. Help them be able to see the right way in their dark by looking at us. Help us not walk in darkness. Fill us with Your sweet Holy Spirit.

In the morning, running into those Sadducees and Pharisees, don't miss them!

Judy Hollaway

Originally penned 2015