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Acts of the Holy Spirit: A Study in Acts

DAY 23 OF 28

What does it say?

After Paul spoke to the Sanhedrin, he learned of a plot to take his life. The Roman commander ordered that Paul be taken to Caesarea to present his case to the governor.

What does it mean?

Paul must have felt very alone. His former colleagues were aligned against him, and the Jerusalem believers are not mentioned as coming to his aid. The Lord knew exactly how Paul felt – He, too, had been on trial … alone. God could have sent an angel to release Paul just as he had released Peter. Instead, the Lord Himself gave the apostle Paul courage for the work still ahead. Further encouragement came through Paul’s nephew, whom God used to protect his life again. God’s purpose was for Paul to testify before the most powerful men in the world, and Rome was paying for an armed escort!

How should I respond?

When something leaves us feeling overwhelmed, alone, or in danger, most of us ask the Lord to deliver us from the situation … and quickly! Consider what could happen, though, if you asked God for the courage to honor Him instead of praying for the difficulty to be removed. Just as His words and presence encouraged Paul, God’s Word offers you hope, and His presence gives you strength. How could God’s purpose be served by courageously standing for the Lord in your current situation? You are not alone. The Lord Jesus is with you and knows every detail (Isa. 43:2-3; Rom. 8:35-39).

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Acts of the Holy Spirit: A Study in Acts

Written by Luke to Theophilus, Acts is a sequel to Luke’s earlier Gospel. Luke writes Acts to provide a historical record of the early church and show the trajectory of God's redemptive plan after the resurrection of Jesus. Acts reorients us to the mission of God today: a diverse church, filled with the Holy Spirit, dedicated to showing and sharing the gospel across the earth.

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