November 2, 2019

November 2
Running with Jesus  

Acts17:5b-6 ….. and assaulted the house of Jason, and sought to bring them out to the people. And when they found them not, they drew Jason and certain brethren unto the rulers of the city, crying, These that have turned the world upside down are come hither also;

     We are not told a lot about Jason in this text. We do know he was one God was using to help form a church in this area. He opened his home and helped Paul and Silas do a great work!    We don't all have to be out front and known to be a great helper to God. We just have to be willing servants. We must remember our Father who sees in secret will reward that person for what he has done.

     The Pharisee's wanted to be noticed. They dropped their change in the offering plate so people could hear its rattling sound to look like a big giver. They also prayed long and loud prayers to be heard by men.  Jason moved silently was barely being mention and hardly noticed in this text. Helping two preachers do God's work. We need Jasons.  We have a lot of Jasons working in the background supporting us.
      I notice those who are faithfully helping whether it is financially, or physically doing so much to further the gospel or sustain the church ministries. So I ask are you a Jason? God sees all you do and in season you will reap a reward.

 Father, make us like Jason, faithful, steadfast, and persevering for the gospel. Show us the work You have for us to do in helping Your servant’s leaders get the gospel preached! Help us open our homes or take out the trash or teach no matter what to keep serving and helping. Give us a serving, persistent, and persevering spirit.

A stirring of the Spirit, tomorrow!

Judy Hollaway

Originally penned 2015