5/15/2007
Reading for the Day: Pr: 15, Ps: 15, OT: Ezr 6 – 8, NT: Act 26 - 27
-Acts 26 Paul’s’ court testimony
Paul was happy (v.2) when he was given the opportunity to speak to King Agrippa. Despite what happened to Paul prior to his trial; he was still happy and was able to testify about Jesus to the court.
Faced with trials would I be able to put my trust in the Lord and still be His representative? My heart feints. There were trials in my life that I failed miserably, yet God is faithful. Continually, He sanctifies me by His grace and mercy. I have not already attained, or am already perfected. I press on, that I may lay hold of that for which the Lord has laid hold of me.
Blessed be the Name of the Lord, for He is Holy. Blessed be the Son whose Righteousness and Salvation was imputed to us. Blessed be the Spirit of God who is our strength and refuge. Lord, I believe; help my unbelief. I trust You can change my heart from within for You dwell within the church, the fleshly tabernacles holding the Spirit that brooded over the waters. Strengthen my faith in You Father. Cause me to stand on your Name in the face of persecution. On behalf of the persecuted churches all over the world, I pray that You provide for their needs. In the midst of persecution I know You are there and You will never leave us nor forsake us. Grant us grace and peace through the knowledge and wisdom of Your Son Jesus Christ we pray. AMEN.
