Acts 18:9-11
9 And the Lord said to Paul in the night by a vision, "Do not be afraid any longer, but go on speaking and do not be silent; 10 for I am with you, and no man will attack you in order to harm you, for I have many people in this city."
11 And he settled there a year and six months, teaching the word of God among them. (NAS)
Great confidence comes when you get a word from the Lord. God is a revealing God and delights in giving to His children encouragement and hope. The Apostle Paul was accustomed to rejection and adverse circumstances as he shared the gospel. He never knew if it would be a beating or an imprisonment or both. So when God gave him the word to not be afraid but to continue his ministry Paul was renewed in his mission. Paul’s normal length of stay was from a few days to maybe a few months but this time he stayed a year and six months making disciples by teaching the word.
Confidence in your ministry comes as God gives assurance that He is in charge and His word is true. Gain true confidence by receiving God’s word for your life. I hope you find purpose for your life today as you grow in Christ. May God bless you as your spiritual life prospers in Jesus.
___________________ Today's Personal Note from Dennis
Life is good, just hard sometimes. God is always good. I told someone this week that it seems some things never come to an end. That is the way I have felt over this last ten weeks since the chemo-embolization for the tumors. Thursday will make the 6th time I have either been in the hospital as an in patient or out patient. This past week I have become jaundiced and will need another tube put in my liver to drain the abscess. I tell you this so you can pray it will work and that I have a fast recovery.
Sandy and I are to leave for the Campers on Mission national rally in Gillette WY on June 5th. That is three weeks from Friday. We long to make this trip, so pray. Thanks for all your love, prayers, visits, meals, cards, emails and such during this past couple of months. We so appreciate your encouragement to us. May God bless you today and give you hope. - DGW
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