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Acts 18: 9-10, NIV
One night the Lord spoke to Paul in a vision: “Do not be afraid; keep on speaking, do not be silent. For I am with you, and no one is going to attack and harm you, because I have many people in this city. Acts 18:9-10, NIV Jesus was with Paul while he was preaching to the people in Corinth. He commanded Him to keep on speaking, for He was with Him. He even assured Paul that no one was going to attack and harm him because He had many people in that city. You see, Jesus never leaves Paul’s side as he continues to preach the good news. And…
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Acts 16:34, NIV
The jailer brought them into His house and set a meal before them; he was filled with joy because he had come to believe in God – he and his whole household. Acts 16:34, NIV From feeling fearful to being filled with joy, this is what the jailer experienced when He met Jesus. He attempted to kill himself because he thought that the prisoners escaped, but God did something amazing in his life. God’s disciples were there and tried to stop him. Paul and Silas shared with him who Jesus is, and then He believed. The jailer brought the disciples to his house, and his whole household came to believe…
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Acts 16:31, NIV
They replied, “Believe in the Lord Jesus, and you will be saved – you and your household.” Acts 16:31, NIV This is what Paul and Silas answered when the jailer asked them how can he be saved? He just needs to believe in the Lord Jesus. It means that He needs to activate His faith. It’s not about his own efforts and strengths. It’s not about his good deeds and the sacrifices that he made. It’s not even about following the law that Moses wrote. Salvation comes to those who choose to keep their faith. So if you find it hard to overcome the season that you are in. If…
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Acts 16: 29-30, NIV
The jailer called for lights, rushed in and fell trembling before Paul and Silas. He then brought them out and asked, “Sirs, what must I do to be saved?” Acts 16: 29-30, NIV The jailer was able to ask this very important question to Paul and Silas because He witnessed a miracle that pushed Him to believe. Paul and Silas were brought into prison because of sharing God’s word. While there were staying there, they chose to worship and glorify God’s name. And then, an earthquake happened and opened the doors of the prison cell. The jailer woke up, and when he saw what had happened, he drew a sword…
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Acts 16: 25-26, NIV
About midnight Paul and Silas were praying and singing hymns to God, and the other prisoners were listening to them. Suddenly there was such a violent earthquake that the foundations of the prison were shaken. At once all the prison doors flew open, and everyone’s chains came loose. Acts 16:25-26, NIV Paul and Silas were put into prison for sharing the word of God. But they did not take it as something that would break them in the end. Instead of questioning God, they chose to pray and sing hymns while they were in the prison cell. The other prisoners were also listening to them. They did not allow their…
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Acts 16: 22, NIV
The crowd joined in the attack against Paul and Silas, and the magistrates ordered them to be stripped and beaten with rods. Acts 16:22, NIV Paul and Silas went through many hardships while preaching the gospel. They were stripped and beaten with rods. They were physically in pain. But despite the hardships they experienced, they remained steadfast. In fact, they continue to encourage many believers. They did what pleased God, and they did not give up. If you are also one of those who tried to preach the gospel and, just like Paul, you also encounter challenges, then may his life remind you to keep moving on despite the pain.…
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Acts 16:7, NIV
When they came to the border of Mysia, they tried to enter Bithynia, but the Spirit of Jesus would not allow them to. Acts 16:7, NIV Paul and his companions continued to preach the gospel in different places. They tried to enter Bithynia, but Jesus tried to stop them. You see, our Savior never left His disciples on their own. For instance, Paul. Jesus encountered Him in a supernatural way and gave Him the call to preach the gospel to the Gentiles. He didn’t just give this command and do nothing. He was with Him all throughout the journey. He even protected and guided them. If Jesus revealed to you…
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Acts 13: 47, NIV
For this is what the Lord has commanded us: “I have made you a light for the gentiles, that you may bring salvation to the ends of the earth.’” Acts 13: 47, NIV Jesus didn’t just give the Israelites a chance to experience eternity, but the light was also made for the Gentiles. He didn’t just desire for His promised people to be saved, but He also wanted the message to be preached to the ends of the earth. This is the reason why you are reading this right now. Jesus also wants to save you. He sent His apostles, particularly Paul, to the Gentiles so that they would also…
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Acts 9:16, NIV
I will show him how much he must suffer for my name. Acts 9:16, NIV This verse refers to Saul, whom God called to be His messenger to the Gentiles. He was one of those people who persecuted Jesus’ disciples. But despite what He did, Jesus still encountered Him through a divine moment. He showed Him how much he must suffer. He changed His name into Paul, and He preached the good news to different places. And as He continued to glorify God, Paul indeed suffered for Jesus. Just like what He did to the apostles, Paul was put into prison and went through persecution. But despite the difficulties He…
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Day 255 – 2 Corinthians 12:10
That is why, for Christ’s sake, I delight in weaknesses, in insults, in hardships, in persecutions, in difficulties. For when I am weak, then I am strong. 2 Corinthians 12:10, NIV Your weaknesses and the painful things that you experienced are blessings in disguise. They may be hard to face, but they will lead you to discover the strength of God. Apostle Paul took delight in the struggles that He went through because He knew that when He is weak, that’s the time when God will show His power. Just like the apostle, may you also experience the presence of God in moments when you go through challenges. May you…
