For or against you? – Acts 24

For or against you? – Acts 24

19DEC

8th Year 12-13 Edition 3 – Acts 24 l The Feast l   Dec 18_2012 Acts 24 Return to Admenu Home Dear Saints, Today we prayerfully read in, Acts 24. When we hear the speech of Tertullus against Paul, remember these “great” men are not used to being confronted with opinions that are contradictory to theirs. Because he served Jesus wherever he went, Paul’s defense before Felix was sufficient for the day. Felix is impressed enough to bring his wife to hear Paul, but he trembles at the reasoning of Paul. ”24 After some days Felix came with his wife Drusilla, who was Jewish, and he sent for Paul and heard him speak about faith in Christ Jesus. 25 And as he reasoned about righteousness and self-control and the coming judgment, Felix was alarmed and said, “Go away for the present. When I get an opportunity I will summon you.” 26 At the same time he hoped that money would be given him by Paul. So he sent for him often and conversed with him. 27 When two years had elapsed, Felix was succeeded by Porcius Festus. And desiring to do the Jews a favor, Felix left Paul in prison.” Acts 24:24-27. English Standard Version (ESV). Paul was carrying the salvation message wherever he went. Because God’s word does not go out without purpose, Paul survives the accusations of both the Roman and Jewish leaders. “And you, child, will be called the prophet of the Most High; for you will go before the Lord to prepare his ways, to give knowledge of salvation to his people in the forgiveness of their sins, because of the tender mercy of our God, whereby the sunrise shall visit us from on high” Luke 1:76-78 ESV. Wherever God leads, be sure to carry the message of our Lord. Keep the first thing first, salvation through the blood of our Lord Jesus. The rewards of serving the one true God will always out way and be better than what man can do for or against you! Let your light shine! The Feast Wed., December 19, 2012, Acts 24, – “The speech of Tertullus against Paul. (1-9) Paul’s defence before Felix. (10-21) Felix trembles at the reasoning of Paul. (22-27)” – Matthew Henry Concise Pastor Glens complete Devotional Series |Click Here| See Destiny by Sandra Lee |Click Here| The Holy Spirit Is Calling From R. L. Waters |Click Here| God Bless you, Brother Mike http://www.admenu.com http://admenu.wordpress.com Tags: jesus, love, hope, care, god, holy, ghost, save, help Click Here to visit admenu for more information on our services and contacts! ““Blessed be the Lord God of Israel, for he has visited and redeemed his people and has raised up a horn of salvation for us in the house of his servant David, as he spoke by the mouth of his holy prophets from of old,” Luke 1:68-70 ESV.

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Choosing duty over rights. – Acts 23

Choosing duty over rights. – Acts 23

18DEC

8th Year 12-13 Edition 3 – Acts 23 l The Feast l   Dec 18_2012 Acts 23 Return to Admenu Home Dear Saints, Today we prayerfully read in, Acts 23. In Paul’s defense before the council of the Jews, he tells them he has led a godly life and obeys law. Paul’s defense in includes the fact that he is a Pharisee. The Council started arguing amongst themselves because it is made up of both Pharisees and Sadducees. This was because the Pharisees believe in the resurrection and the Sadducees are sad you see because they don’t. God tells Paul that he shall go to Rome. The Jews inter into a pact to kill Paul, so Lysias sends him to Cesarea. Lysias’s letter is delivered along with Paul to Felix. ”31 So the soldiers, according to their instructions, took Paul and brought him by night to Antipatris. 32 And on the next day they returned to the barracks, letting the horsemen go on with him. 33 When they had come to Caesarea and delivered the letter to the governor, they presented Paul also before him. 34 On reading the letter, he asked what province he was from. And when he learned that he was from Cilicia, 35 he said, “I will give you a hearing when your accusers arrive.” And he commanded him to be guarded in Herod’s praetorium.” Acts 23:31-35, English Standard Version (ESV). What the soldiers did they did because it was their duty not because they cared about Paul. Paul was delivered to Felix because as a Roman citizen it was his right. The reason Paul was imprisoned was he lived, as a soldier in duty to Jesus, not in privilege because of his rights. ““Blessed be the Lord God of Israel, for he has visited and redeemed his people and has raised up a horn of salvation for us in the house of his servant David, as he spoke by the mouth of his holy prophets from of old,” Luke 1:68-70 ESV. Let your duty to God guide you rather than your rights at a citizen. You have the right to disregard people because you don’t like them. You have a duty to share God’s love with them because being saved, you are adopted into God’s family. Continue to keep the first thing first, salvation through the blood of our Lord Jesus. It may be easier not to be bothered by beggars, but it is better to share the greatness of God. It is better to do your duty to God, than to express your rights as a citizen, when it comes to serving Jesus. The Feast Tue., December 18, 2012, Acts 23, – “Paul’s defense before the council of the Jews. (1-5) Paul’s defense. He receives a Divine assurance that he shall go to Rome. (6-11) The Jews conspire to kill Paul, Lysias sends him to Cesarea. (12-24) Lysias’s letter to Felix. (25-35)” – Matthew Henry Concise Pastor Glens complete Devotional Series |Click Here| See Destiny by Sandra Lee |Click Here| The Holy Spirit Is Calling From R. L. Waters |Click Here| God Bless you, Brother Mike http://www.admenu.com http://admenu.wordpress.com Tags: jesus, love, hope, care, god, holy, ghost, save, help Click Here to visit admenu for more information on our services and contacts! “Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit,” Matthew 28:19

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