Devotion:
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Read Acts 18:7-11.
People who are not believers of our faith are not the only ones who challenge us. It can be folks that do not think the same doctrine. The Jews who persecuted Paul in Corinth had grown up believing in the God of Abraham, just the same as Paul. But they were upset with Paul because he was now proclaiming that this same God had sent Jesus as their Messiah. Paul must have been overwhelmed by the violence of the people's arguments. In his sleep, Paul heard the Lord speak to him in a vision. The Lord encouraged Paul, assuring to be with him and assuring him that no one would harm him in that city. God wanted Paul to keep preaching the good news in Corinth, because He had many people He wanted to hear the news of Jesus Christ.
We might not be persecuted as Paul was, but often we are faced with opposition because of our faith in Christ. Christians in many parts of the world do still fear prison or death. In North America Christians can be ridiculed and intimidated to keep their faith to themselves in public places. Many of us are tempted to keep quiet and not witness about our faith. But Jesus encourages us to keep living and talking about our faith in him because there are many unbelievers who need the love of God.
Personal Worship Option:
Lord, help us not to keep quiet today, but to quietly be your faithful witnesses everywhere. Assure us that you are with us and that we need not be afraid. Amen.
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