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Live in the light of God (Isaiah 2:5) 

Acts 18:5-11 The Message (MSG)

5-6 When Silas and Timothy arrived from Macedonia, Paul was able to give all his time to preaching and teaching, doing everything he could to persuade the Jews that Jesus was, in fact, God’s Messiah. But no such luck. All they did was argue contentiously and contradict him at every turn. Totally exasperated, Paul had finally had it with them and gave it up as a bad job. “Have it your way, then,” he said. “You’ve made your bed; now lie in it. From now on I’m spending my time with the other nations.”
7-8 He walked out and went to the home of Titius Justus, a God-fearing man who lived right next to the Jews’ meeting place. But Paul’s efforts with the Jews weren’t a total loss, for Crispus, the meeting-place president, put his trust in the Master. His entire family believed with him.
8-11 In the course of listening to Paul, a great many Corinthians believed and were baptized. One night the Master spoke to Paul in a dream: “Keep it up and don’t let anyone intimidate or silence you. No matter what happens, I’m with you and no one is going to be able to hurt you. You have no idea how many people I have on my side in this city.” That was all he needed to stick it out. He stayed another year and a half, faithfully teaching the Word of God to the Corinthians.

For Reflection

Some will hear and understand the potent meaning of the Gospel. Others will not. Some may even be threatened by it. But those who hear and become obedient to the message will live lives less burdened by the human condition. Live a righteous life and millions will benefit from your butterfly wings effect.

Pray

Pray and develop a more authentic relationship with God and God's people.  Pray and increase the power of your light so that all with whom you interact and all with whom they interact will form a network of righteousness which will transform this world into the Kingdom of God.

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