Scripture Reading: Acts 28:15
We're
often gripped with anxious moments as we face new or different
situations. It seems it was no different with Paul. Though he was the
great apostle of grace, he evidently had some anxiety or fear of what
he faced in Rome. Rather than inventing or enhancing fears, our focus
is his response of thankfulness to God for His provision.
Years
of trials, travel, and travail led up to this last leg of the journey
to Rome. His life literally hung in the balance of the whim of Caesar.
Yet during his approach to Rome, God sent brethren, who longed to see
him, out to meet him. These were probably some of those mentioned in
Paul's letter to the Romans. Though we don't know who or how many came
to meet him, Paul was on a first name basis with twenty-four Roman
brethren, and acquainted with many more he mentioned in general terms
in the closing of That letter. Two that stand out in the list would be
Aquila and Priscilla. These two, of kindred spirit with Paul, had
previously risked their lives for him (Romans 16:4). What would hold
them back at a time like this? Thus, we find Paul thanked God at the
very sight of the brethren that met him on the road that day; and he
received courage. The word courage in the New Testament is used as a
noun only here; but as a verb, it is used eight other times. For
instance, God gave Paul courage in Acts 23:11 when He assured Paul that
he would be going to Rome. This meeting brought him courage.
Just
as Paul thanked God for his meeting with brethren, others may be
thankful for meeting with you. God can use what we may consider
insignificant for His glory.
How
God Saves Men
Believing
Christ DIED, that’s HISTORY.
Believing
Christ DIED for YOU SINS and Rose again that’s SALVATION.
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Romans 1:16, Romans 10:9-10 and 1. Corinthians 15:1-4
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