Get the appListening To The Word - 1 YearSample
I Will Send You Far Away
Acts 22:21, 22
“Then the Lord said to me, ‘Go; I will send you far away to the Gentiles.’ The crowd listened to Paul until he said this. Then they raised their voices and shouted, ‘Rid the earth of him! He’s not fit to live!’”
The exclusive covenant the Jews had with God since Abraham and Moses had kept them separate from the Gentiles. However, it also kept them from seeing God’s heart for other nations in their midst. The prophets spoke of God’s light and covenant reaching the Gentiles. Those words must have seemed blasphemous to the crowd in Jerusalem who were ready to kill Paul. It is a reminder that we too can focus more on our churches and friends than the people around us who don’t know Jesus. Those “far away” are also loved by God.
Jesus, you are my example of reaching out to those near and far away. I pray for your mission heart for the world today.
Acts 22:21, 22
“Then the Lord said to me, ‘Go; I will send you far away to the Gentiles.’ The crowd listened to Paul until he said this. Then they raised their voices and shouted, ‘Rid the earth of him! He’s not fit to live!’”
The exclusive covenant the Jews had with God since Abraham and Moses had kept them separate from the Gentiles. However, it also kept them from seeing God’s heart for other nations in their midst. The prophets spoke of God’s light and covenant reaching the Gentiles. Those words must have seemed blasphemous to the crowd in Jerusalem who were ready to kill Paul. It is a reminder that we too can focus more on our churches and friends than the people around us who don’t know Jesus. Those “far away” are also loved by God.
Jesus, you are my example of reaching out to those near and far away. I pray for your mission heart for the world today.
About this Plan
Join Randy Friesen as he follows the Bible reading plan of the Life Journal and shares his reflections with you. Each entry includes three parts: a highlighted passage from the reading, a brief reflection, and a prayer. We trust that you will be inspired by the messages that God is speaking through his Word.
More
