“Along the way, he encouraged the believers in all the towns he passed through…” (Acts 20:2 NLT).
All we as Christians await the moment in which we realize the purpose for which we were created. The day or hour in which our Christianity is put to the test—and we pass with flying colors. The circumstance we find ourselves in that proves our faith, glorifies God and draws another closer to Him.
We all wait for that special time. But what are we doing in the meantime?
Paul was a hugely important Christian in his time. He had a testimony that wowed his listeners. He had determination and zeal. He had clout. He spoke constantly and to some pretty impressive crowds. He wrote, and now we read what he wrote. He experienced, and now we draw strength from what he learned in those moments. But what’s most interesting is what I found in today’s key verse.
Paul not only shone in the big, spotlighted venues God called him to speak to, he also made the concerted effort to spread it in between.
We need to be doing the same. Speak about God constantly. Study as if each day were our big test. Believe, wholeheartedly believe. Today may or may not be our time to shine; regardless, there will undoubtedly be some folks along the way we can encourage and uplift.
On the way to your moment, make the best of the journey.
Malinda Edgell
Illinois
PRAY TOGETHER: Pray strength and encouragement for brothers and sisters in a key Central Asian nation who are currently facing pressure from government authorities and being put to the test concerning their faith.
