“And so we came to Rome. The brothers there had heard that we were coming, and they traveled as far as the Forum of Appius and the Three Taverns to meet us. At the sight of these men Paul thanked God and was encouraged. When we got to Rome, Paul was allowed to live by […]
06/29/23 Daily Devotion – Who can comprehend the plans of God?
“His father was sick in bed, suffering from fever and dysentery. Paul went in to see him and, after prayer, placed his hands on him and healed him. When this had happened, the rest of the sick on the island came and were cured.” (Acts 28:8-9) As I read the scriptures, I try to put […]
06/28/23 Daily Devotion – Relief isn’t always immediate!
“Just before dawn Paul urged them all to eat. ‘For the last fourteen days,’ he said, ‘you have been in constant suspense and have gone without food — you haven’t eaten anything. Now I urge you to take some food. You need it to survive. Not one of you will lose a single hair from […]
06/27/23 Daily Devotion – Keep up your courage!
“But now I urge you to keep up your courage, because not one of you will be lost; only the ship will be destroyed. Last night an angel of the God whose I am and whom I serve stood beside me and said, ‘Do not be afraid, Paul. You must stand trial before Caesar; and […]
06/26/23 Daily Devotion – ‘Why should any of you consider it incredible that God raises the dead?’
“And now it is because of my hope in what God has promised our fathers that I am on trial today. This is the promise our twelve tribes are hoping to see fulfilled as they earnestly serve God day and night. O king, it is because of this hope that the Jews are accusing me. […]
06/25/23 Daily Devotion – ‘I appeal to Caesar!’
“Festus, wishing to do the Jews a favor, said to Paul, ‘Are you willing to go up to Jerusalem and stand trial before me there on these charges?’ Paul answered: ‘I am now standing before Caesar’s court, where I ought to be tried. I have not done any wrong to the Jews, as you yourself know […]
06/24/23 Daily Devotion – The rest is up to God!
“‘King Agrippa, do you believe the prophets? I know you do.’ Then Agrippa said to Paul, ‘Do you think that in such a short time you can persuade me to be a Christian?’ Paul replied, ‘Short time or long – I pray God that not only you but all who are listening to me today […]
06/23/23 Daily Devotion – Now that is a perfect personal mission statement!
“I will rescue you from your own people and from the Gentiles. I am sending you to them to open their eyes and turn them from darkness to light, and from the power of Satan to God, so that they may receive forgiveness of sins and a place among those who are sanctified by faith […]
06/22/23 Daily Devotion – ‘Why do the peoples plot in vain?’
“Then he called two of his centurions and ordered them, ‘Get ready a detachment of two hundred soldiers, seventy horsemen and two hundred spearmen to go to Caesarea at nine tonight. Provide mounts for Paul so that he may be taken safely to Governor Felix.’” (Acts 23:23-24 NIV84) The title for this devotion comes from […]
06/21/23 Daily Devotion – Satan plays with twisted truth!
“When the seven days were nearly over, some Jews from the province of Asia saw Paul at the temple. They stirred up the whole crowd and seized him…” (Acts 21:27 NIV84) From Satan’s first words in the Garden of Eden, “Did God really say?”, he has used partial truths to deceive humanity and stir up […]
