Devotion:
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Read Acts 21:1-14.
As Luke tells the story in this book of Jesus’ continuing ministry through his apostles, there are so many parallels to what happened to Jesus while he was among them. This scene is another example of that. Jesus had known what awaited him in Jerusalem, yet he was still willing to go there and endure all he faced. Here, Paul is told by a prophet what was awaiting him if he went to Jerusalem, yet he is clear in his response: “I am ready not only to be bound, but also to die in Jerusalem for the name of the Lord Jesus.” He was committed to his mission, no matter what.
His commitment invites us to assess our own commitment to the mission of Jesus. How easily are we deterred from needs to be said or done? What or who is it that we let block us from doing our part and giving our all to serve our Lord? Yes, we are all going to mess up and not get it right at times. But never let it be said that we did not try and never let it be said that we ever gave up. God bless each of you for all you do to serve the mission of Christ!
Personal Worship Option:
Join together with other followers of Jesus this morning as we worship God together. Services are at 9:30 and 11:15 and we would love to see you in person. And bring somebody (or even a carload) with you!
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