February 21: Numbers 8-9; Acts 28

Limitations Serving for Good!

Scripture: Acts (NIV) 28: 16 When we got to Rome, Paul was allowed to live by himself, with a soldier to guard him….
30 ¶ For two whole years Paul stayed there in his own rented house and welcomed all who came to see him.
31 Boldly and without hindrance he preached the kingdom of God and taught about the Lord Jesus Christ.

Observation: Again in the seemingly fast moving book of Acts we see a second pause of two years. Paul had been arrested in Jerusalem then held in Judea in a Roman jail for two years. Upon his appeal to Caesar, he was sent as a prisoner to Rome to appear before the Emperor. The book of Acts ends with Paul being under house arrest for another two years. It is interesting to note that the authority that arrested Paul also provided his transportation to Rome. The soldier who guarded Paul also provided his protection.

Application: The things I dislike the most can often become the source of God’s provision and blessing. Sometimes embracing the things that limit me can work to God’s glory and my good. God often does provide in abundance, but God is not hindered by my lack of provision or limited resources. In fact, my lack can serve to highlight the fact that God is at work in my life as it is obvious that I could not have accomplished it on my own.

Prayer: Lord, You are my source and Your resources never run out. As you used the Roman government to transport and protect Paul, so you can use that which seems to be against me to enable me to do Your will. You are an amazing God!!! Amen.

Pastor Leon

Making friends for time and eternity!