September 11 Acts 21 After Pauls travels, he preaches in Jerusalem and is arrested for violating the Law. INSIGHT When Paul preaches, either a riot or a revival usually occurs. When he goes to Jerusalem for the last time, a riot breaks out. Having been told beforehand by the Holy Spirit, Paul is aware that he will be imprisoned and handed over to the Gentiles. Even though his friends beg him to avoid Jerusalem, Paul would not be persuaded; and his friends give up and say, The will of the Lord be done (v. 14). Paul views himself as a sojourner on this earth, for his true citizenship is in heaven. He is to be simply a steward, an ambassador of Christ while his time lasts. What power and vision that outlook gives Paul to avoid the entanglements of this world! How much more completely would we realize our calling if we saw ourselves in the same way.
Posted on: Thu, 11 Sep 2014 10:46:57 +0000
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