Daily Reading 11-18-16
Acts 24:10-16 New Living Translation (NLT)
Did you know that when you are faced with adversity it becomes an opportunity for you to witness for Christ?
The Apostle Paul was able to use every opportunity that came his way to witness for Christ. Paul was falsely accused; the religious leaders hoped Felix would execute the apostle based on their testimony. The Apostle Paul was accused by the religious leaders of being a troublemaker, leading an unrecognized religious cult, and trying to desecrate the temple. Paul defended himself against these accusations by simply admitting that he followed the Way; presenting the gospel of Jesus Christ.
Acts 24:10-16 New Living Translation (NLT)
10 The governor then motioned for Paul to speak. Paul said, “I know, sir, that you have been a judge of Jewish affairs for many years, so I gladly present my defense before you. 11 You can quickly discover that I arrived in Jerusalem no more than twelve days ago to worship at the Temple. 12 My accusers never found me arguing with anyone in the Temple, nor stirring up a riot in any synagogue or on the streets of the city. 13 These men cannot prove the things they accuse me of doing.
14 “But I admit that I follow the Way, which they call a cult. I worship the God of our ancestors, and I firmly believe the Jewish law and everything written in the prophets. 15 I have the same hope in God that these men have, that he will raise both the righteous and the unrighteous. 16 Because of this, I always try to maintain a clear conscience before God and all people.
Prayer: Father, open my eyes to see opportunity when adversity comes my way. In Jesus name. Amen.