Believer Beware

Believer Beware

This chapter in Acts reminds us that people can be easily manipulated. It was that way in Paul’s time and, unfortunately, it is that way today. Therefore you must beware as you walk with Christ. 

Jesus does not protect you from being falsely accused or being mistreated. He protects you from the consequences. Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednigo were not protected from being thrown in the fire. Daniel was not protected from being thrown in the lion’s den. Paul was not protected from being stoned and flogged. And Jesus was not protected from going to the cross. They all endured the “punishment” and continued to serve God. 

We learn towards the end of Hebrews that some faithful believers will succumb to their “punishment” here on earth but a greater reward awaits them in an eternal life with God the Father. This is the ultimate protection from the consequences of being mistreated by others. Here’s today’s Bible verse. Enjoy. 

Acts 21:27-29

27 When the seven days were nearly over, some Jews from the province of Asia saw Paul at the temple. They stirred up the whole crowd and seized him, 28 shouting, “Fellow Israelites, help us! This is the man who teaches everyone everywhere against our people and our law and this place. And besides, he has brought Greeks into the temple and defiled this holy place.”29 (They had previously seen Trophimus the Ephesian in the city with Paul and assumed that Paul had brought him into the temple.)

Today’s Reading:

Acts 21