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Observations from today’s readings and today’s S-WOD, Thursday, 16 May 2024:
Acts 28:2 — The native people showed us unusual kindness, for they kindled a fire and welcomed us all, because it had begun to rain and was cold.
Christians don’t have a monopoly on hospitality. Don’t let the unbeliever outdo your kindness.
Acts 28:4 — Justice has not allowed him to live.
Even unbelievers have a sense of eternal justice. However, they don’t understand that justice can only come from God, the only Just One, the source of all justice and wisdom.
Acts 28:11 — After three months we set sail in a ship that had wintered in the island, a ship of Alexandria, with the twin gods as a figurehead.
God can use ungodly resources and systems to spread the Gospel. Paul was not overly offended by these figureheads because he knew they meant nothing at all. Pay no regard and give no credit to idols and superstitions. Remember, all power and authority on earth has been given to Jesus by the Father. That means that Satan has none.
Acts 28:14 — There we found brothers and were invited to stay with them for seven days.
God wants you to seek out fellow believers wherever you go. God wants you to care for and support fellow believers.
Acts 28:23 — From morning till evening he expounded to them, testifying to the kingdom of God and trying to convince them about Jesus both from the Law of Moses and from the Prophets.
How hard are you willing to try to convince others about Jesus.
Acts 28:24 — And some were convinced by what he said, but others disbelieved.
Some will believe and some won’t. You are not called to do the sifting, just the preaching. “Cross” Fit S-WOD (Spiritual Workout of the Day) – 16 May 2024: Go out of your way to find and fellowship with other Christian believers today. (Acts 28:14, 15)
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