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7-2-09
Can you be stopped?
Some of the Jews came together with only one thing in mind -- to stop Paul. They
took him to court. Acts 18:12b PEB I find this version's rendering of the verse
almost humorous. Often, the mere threat of suing someone is enough to stop the
person from pursuing a course of action. Though the Jews took Paul to court, they lost their case. Gallio threw out their
complaint and them with it. Earlier, Paul had been guaranteed success by the Lord himself. At times, he used a court
appearance to preach the gospel. This time, he never got the chance; the governor didn't want to be bothered with trivial
Jewish arguments. Nor did it bother him that the Jews beat Sosthenes, ruler of the synagogue, right in front of his tribunal. As
long as his agenda wasn't delayed by their shenannigans. But the gospel progressed, Paul went on his journeys, the church
was strengthened. Once, Paul was in chains, but "the word of God is not bound," he declared (2 Timothy 2:9 ESV). The gospel
cannot be stopped. But sometimes we can. We let inconvenient situations, politicial instability, economic crises, keep us from
sharing the gospel. At the hint of a lawsuit, we're ready to pack it in. The issue is not if the gospel will get into the world. The
question is whether or not we will accompany it --whether we will be its bearers, or attempt its burial.
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7/8
A story from the past
When I was child in Nashville, TN I remember the revolting at TSU. All the children that lived in the area, I was one, could not go out to play. You could hear gun fire, yelling and more. As I think back I can see that I would hate for that kind of stuff to happen in America again. I know in my heart, by the power of God, that it is scary. I remember my Grandfather who I called Bigdaddy, told me that there are times in a persons life that they have to stand up for what they believe. He always told us to stand up for Jesus. At that time I was not sure what he meant but the older I got the more I came to understand. I have to to realize that in this country I am not fighting for my rights, it is the teachings of Jesus I have to defend. I know not all agree but Jesus died for us all to give us the freedom of a new home with no tears, or heartache. I will bear the cross until the end of my time, and I pray in the name of Jesus that I can leave behind the same principals of Jesus and a legacy like my Bigdaddy. Teaching everyone I meet the teachings of the Son of the Almighty God. May God watch over each and everyone.
7-2-09
Can you be stopped?
took him to court. Acts 18:12b PEB I find this version's rendering of the verse
almost humorous. Often, the mere threat of suing someone is enough to stop the
person from pursuing a course of action. Though the Jews took Paul to court, they lost their case. Gallio threw out their
complaint and them with it. Earlier, Paul had been guaranteed success by the Lord himself. At times, he used a court
appearance to preach the gospel. This time, he never got the chance; the governor didn't want to be bothered with trivial
Jewish arguments. Nor did it bother him that the Jews beat Sosthenes, ruler of the synagogue, right in front of his tribunal. As
long as his agenda wasn't delayed by their shenannigans. But the gospel progressed, Paul went on his journeys, the church
was strengthened. Once, Paul was in chains, but "the word of God is not bound," he declared (2 Timothy 2:9 ESV). The gospel
cannot be stopped. But sometimes we can. We let inconvenient situations, politicial instability, economic crises, keep us from
sharing the gospel. At the hint of a lawsuit, we're ready to pack it in. The issue is not if the gospel will get into the world. The
question is whether or not we will accompany it --whether we will be its bearers, or attempt its burial.
Can you be cowed?------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
7/8
A story from the past
When I was child in Nashville, TN I remember the revolting at TSU. All the children that lived in the area, I was one, could not go out to play. You could hear gun fire, yelling and more. As I think back I can see that I would hate for that kind of stuff to happen in America again. I know in my heart, by the power of God, that it is scary. I remember my Grandfather who I called Bigdaddy, told me that there are times in a persons life that they have to stand up for what they believe. He always told us to stand up for Jesus. At that time I was not sure what he meant but the older I got the more I came to understand. I have to to realize that in this country I am not fighting for my rights, it is the teachings of Jesus I have to defend. I know not all agree but Jesus died for us all to give us the freedom of a new home with no tears, or heartache. I will bear the cross until the end of my time, and I pray in the name of Jesus that I can leave behind the same principals of Jesus and a legacy like my Bigdaddy. Teaching everyone I meet the teachings of the Son of the Almighty God. May God watch over each and everyone.
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Some of the Jews came together with only one thing in mind -- to stop Paul. They took him to court. Acts 18:12b PEB I find this version's rendering of the verse almost humorous. Often, the mere threat of suing someone is enough to stop the person from pursuing a course of action. Though the Jews took Paul to court, they lost their case. Gallio threw out their complaint and them with it. Earlier, Paul had been guaranteed success by the Lord himself. At times, he used a court appearance to preach the gospel. This time, he never got the chance; the governor didn't want to be bothered with trivial Jewish arguments. Nor did it bother him that the Jews beat Sosthenes,ruler of the synagogue, right in front of his tribunal.As long as his agenda wasn't delayed by their shenannigans. But the gospel progressed, Paul went on his journeys,the church was strengthened. Once, Paul was in chains, but "the word of God is not bound," he declared (2 Timothy 2:9 ESV). The gospel cannot be stopped. But sometimes we can. We let inconvenient situations,politicial instability, economic crises, keep us from sharing the gospel. At the hint of a lawsuit, we're ready to pack it in. The issue is not if the gospel will get into the world.The question is whether or not we will accompany it --whether we will be its bearers, or attempt its burial.
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