October 21, 2019: SOAP #3609:  Job 9-10; Acts 13-14

Scripture:  Acts (NIV) 14:5 There was a plot afoot among the Gentiles and Jews, together with their leaders, to ill-treat them and stone them. 6 But they found out about it and fled to the Lycaonian cities of Lystra and Derbe and to the surrounding country, 7 where they continued to preach the good news.

Observation:  Their lives were threatened in Iconium where powerful preaching and the ministry of miracles had a great affect on Jews and Gentiles.  Their ministry was so effective that Jewish and Gentile leaders who did not accept their message joined forces and developed a plan to stone them.

So, what did Paul and Barnabas do?  The moved on to another Roman province and continued to do as they had done in Iconium.

Application:   Everywhere Jesus went, He was anointed by the Holy Spirit and He was doing good!  Paul and Barnabas followed the same life pattern.  It is a good pattern for me today.  Wherever I go, I should carry the anointing of the Holy Spirit and continue my ministry to proclaim the good news!

Prayer:   Holy Spirit, help me to be faithful like Paul and Barnabas in continuing the ministry of representing Jesus and inviting people to join me. Amen

Pastor Leon
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