“Through many tribulations, we must enter the kingdom of God.” (Acts 14:22b)
If following Christ is hard – you are doing it right.
If living by faith scares you sometimes – you are doing it right.
If “Jesus first” leads to sacrifices and losses – you are doing it right.
If kingdom ethics have caused you to be uncomfortable – you are doing it right.
If a God-guided conscience has forced you to make painful decisions – you are doing it right.
If the devil’s arrows have caused you to stumble or frustrated your progress – don’t quit. You are doing it right.
The apostles never said it would be easy. They just said it would be worth it.
Matthew 4:4 #Biblebites
Today’s Reading: Acts 14:19-28
Questions to ask:
- How does this show the continuation of Jesus’ work now going on in the church?
- How is the gospel, Paul’s preaching, and/or Paul’s defense received?
- What is the Holy Spirit doing in this text?
- What in our reading shows how Paul handled adversity and difficulty?
This year, #Biblebites are following the life and writings of Paul. If you would like a copy of the reading schedule, you can view it here: https://eastlandchristians.org/news-events/2023-vision