Acts 19
Paul went on a missions trip. It spanned from Judea to Caesarea and ended up in Rome - the center of influence and power. Even though as we read today in the last leg of this journey he traveled under guard, his mission was still being accomplished. Paul's focus was to take the message of Christ and spread it (1:8). I found it interesting how Paul's goal was to take the most powerful Message ever spoken to the most influential nation at the time. Non the less, through trials, storms and tribulations, Paul stayed focused on Jesus and the race set before him, and ran it. As it was for Paul, so it is meant for us. Hebrews 12:1 tells us "Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us." Paul was an incredible witness. So is everyone reading this blog. As I thought about this I realized that there are many ways we can spread the Word today. Prayer, going out to visit someone, calling a person we haven't spoken to for a while, or going for a walk and saying hi to someone we don't know, are just a few. Each day can be a missions trip for us and we don't have to go far. Lord, I pray for everyone reading this blog that You send us out today with a clear vision of our mission. I pray Lord that as You send us where You want us to go, like Paul, we stayed focused on the race set before us and bring Your message of hope to everyone we meet.
Randi
Paul went on a missions trip. It spanned from Judea to Caesarea and ended up in Rome - the center of influence and power. Even though as we read today in the last leg of this journey he traveled under guard, his mission was still being accomplished. Paul's focus was to take the message of Christ and spread it (1:8). I found it interesting how Paul's goal was to take the most powerful Message ever spoken to the most influential nation at the time. Non the less, through trials, storms and tribulations, Paul stayed focused on Jesus and the race set before him, and ran it. As it was for Paul, so it is meant for us. Hebrews 12:1 tells us "Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us." Paul was an incredible witness. So is everyone reading this blog. As I thought about this I realized that there are many ways we can spread the Word today. Prayer, going out to visit someone, calling a person we haven't spoken to for a while, or going for a walk and saying hi to someone we don't know, are just a few. Each day can be a missions trip for us and we don't have to go far. Lord, I pray for everyone reading this blog that You send us out today with a clear vision of our mission. I pray Lord that as You send us where You want us to go, like Paul, we stayed focused on the race set before us and bring Your message of hope to everyone we meet.
Randi
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