” One night the Lord spoke to Paul in a vision and told him, ‘Don’t be afraid! Speak out! Don’t be silent! For I am with you, and no one will attack and harm you, for many people in this city belong to me.'” Acts 18:9-10
There are times in our lives when the people or the circumstances around us dictate our actions. Sometimes we become intimidated by those who think they are strong or who like to make fun of others. We sometimes become fearful of what others will say or do if we talk about Jesus. Paul was in this same kind of situation. However, the Lord reminded him that he need not be afraid. He was reminded that the Lord was in control and not the world. Just as Paul, you and I are to speak out. We are to acknowledge Jesus before others. Matthew 10:32-33 tells us, “ Therefore whoever confesses Me before men, him I will also confess before My Father who is in heaven. But whoever denies Me before men, him I will also deny before My Father who is in heaven.” Just as the Lord reassured Paul that he must have faith and believe that the Lord was with him and many others in the city, you and I also must have faith and believe that He is with us and in control. The difference is that we are under attack as bible believing Christians. But we must stand up for our Lord and shout his mighty name to others. We should surround ourselves with other believers and stand firm in the face of our attackers. There is great power in the name of Jesus! He has given us the weapons we need to stay strong, but we MUST believe and receive them! Then we must use them. The Lord is right beside us every step of our journey. Shout his name to others and tell his salvation message to others. He is returning soon! PRAISE THE LORD IN ALL SITUATIONS!
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