March 19, 2019

March 19, 2019

Judy Hollaway

December 12

Running with Jesus

Acts 27:1 And when it was determined that we should sail into Italy, they delivered Paul and certain other prisoners unto one named Julius, a centurion of Augustus' band."

      I always say that every little word in the Bible has meaning and purpose.  "We" is the little word I will focus on today! All year we have been going through Dr. Luke's writings of the books of Luke and Acts. Luke was running with Jesus’ Spirit in him and that made him a great companion to the disciples especially, Peter and Paul. As Paul was being sent to trial in Rome, Luke is found right there beside him. We discussed months back that after Jesus ascended into heaven to dwell with His Father that the Holy Spirit was sent to dwell with man and Jesus presence dwells in us and guides and leads us in paths of righteousness. He has been speaking to us on this run and we have been learning from the best how they were guided and led by the Spirit.

     To run through life we need the Holy Spirit and some "we s", who are our companions and encouragers given to support us. Luke was constantly working side by side with Paul. Paul was in prison and needed all the support and help he could get. 

     You may feel you have no "we s" but I have to ask are you a "we"? They say to have friends you have to be a friend; to have companions you have to be a companion, and to have we s you have to be a “we”! Look for someone who is doing God's work and join them in the work. Find ways to be a "we" and encourage and help them. Let the Spirit guide you. 

 Father, thank You for Your Holy Spirit and all those who are our "we" encouragers on our run through life.  Show us how to be a "we"! We are stronger when we have people who can lift us up! 

Refresh yourself, tomorrow!