Paul met a young man named Timothy and recognized his potential. He had been raised to follow God, by his mother and grandmother, and was faithful to the Lord. He began to mentor him and he became a leader in the church. Paul’s plan was to go to Asia, but his plan wasn’t God’s. They followed the Lord’s leading and he blessed them greatly. Even through he ended up in prison and suffered through many trials and hardships, the gospel went out. That’s all that mattered, and that’s all that really matters today. As much as we plan and do, as long as people hear about Jesus, that’s how success is measured. Paul founded churches all along the way, like the church in Philippi. He found a rich woman who was interested in the things of God, and started a group of believers there, the church in Philippi. Even in prison, Paul preached the gospel so that even a prison guard sees the light. Proof of Paul’s message “what must I do to be saved?” all you must do is believe, and you will be saved. Then the first step of obedience, as it was for Paul, is to be baptized. They continued to Thessalonica and other towns who needed the gospel, even Athens. Rich educated and powerful. The Athenians didn’t seem to need anyone, yet Paul knew better. It wasn’t just the poor and downcast who need a savior, everyone is lost without Jesus. He preached the same message in Corinth as everywhere else. He reasoned with all people, attempting to persuade them. Even in the midst of some amazing signs and miraculous works, a riot at Ephesus, and even raising someone from the dead(!), the message was what remained important. That’s still the most important thing today. Wherever we find ourselves, we must communicate the saving message of Jesus Christ, the gospel. Whether we be in a synagogue or the temple, at the Areoptogus or along the road, preach the good news to everyone you meet. Invite them to be part of the church through your local church. It’s the same message of John the Baptist, “repent and believe the gospel.” That’s all you must do, believe, and you too will be saved.
Day 18: Acts 22 – Romans 1
Day 19: Romans 2 – 10
Day 20: Romans 11 – 1Corinthians 6
Day 21: 1Corinthians 7 – 15
Day 22: 1Corinthians 16 – 2Corinthians 12
Day 23: 2Corinthians 13 – Ephesians 4
Day 24: Ephesians 5 – Colossians 4
Day 25: 1Thessalonians 1 – 1Timothy 6
Day 26: 2Timothy 1 – Hebrews 6
Day 27: Hebrews 7 – James 2
Day 28: James 3 – 1John 1
Day 29: 1John 2 – Revelation 4
Day 30: Revelation 5 – 22
Day 31: Pray and prepare for 2018!!!
