December 27, 2019

December 28

Running with Jesus 2015

Acts 28: 12-14 "Landing at Syracuse, we tarried there three days. And from thence we fetched a compass, and came to Rhegium: and after one day the south wind blew, and we came the next day to  Puteoli: Where we found brethren, and were desired to tarry with them seven days: and so we went toward Rome.

                 Paul once again was on board a ship headed to Rome for trial! They sailed around several days and landed and found some brethren. 

                When we get off course we will find ourselves going around in circles never coming to a place of contentment. Paul said they fetched a compass and it got them back on course.  I see people move trying to get away from their troubles to find in the end they went right with them and were steered off course.  Many times we will find it is our own attitudes that need to change. When we moved misery went with us. We will see tomorrow when Paul is at His best is when he finds some brethren and gets back on course. God gave us the church with purpose and meaning. The Bible is our compass and tells us exactly where we are suppose to be! We need to use it! 

                 In a few days a New Year will begin and people start making those New Year Resolutions! If you are one that has left the course find the brethren and return! 

 Father, there are many out in life's sea sailing round and round not using their Compass! Let this New Year be the year they get back on the path and plan You have for them. The Compass, Your Word, You gave us is to lead us till we get home! You never steer us wrong!

              Steer means to guide and control! Use the Compass and find your way! Let God guide and control this year!

Tomorrow: Courage!

Judy Hollaway

Originally Penned 2015