1/23/2008
Acts 23 - Different cities, same Jesus
The following night the Lord stood by him and said, “Take courage, for as you have testified to the facts about me in Jerusalem, so you must testify also in Rome.” - Acts 23:11 (ESV)
Italian and Israeli culture are about as different now as they were in the 1st Century. Yet, both back then and now, the message of Jesus remains the same. What struck me about this passage is that both Rome and Jerusalem (not to mention the rest of the world) needed to hear about Christ. They still need to hear it.
Do we have the same determination as Paul? Before we start looking to testify about Jesus in Rome (or anywhere else), we should be active in proclaiming Him in our own area.
It is cold today in Algona though. I not complaining or making excuses, I'm just sayin' that there just isn't much of a crowd outside. But our Lord can make things happen even in the coldest of climates. Right Steve?
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You got that right brother!!! I woke up to -25 degrees today and yet there were people out and about in our community. Pray the Evangelist's Prayer (Col. 4:2-6). The Lord will open a door.
With it being so cold out I sure am glad that our God is a consuming fire. May he burn within the depths of our hearts as we seek to reach out to our communities with the gospel.
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