The Power Of Prayer

The Power Of Prayer

This passage is powerful if you understand what happened. Paul is stoned for his faith. The people believed he was dead so they dragged him out of the city. The disciples gathered around him and he got up.

A few questions: Why did the people believe he was dead? What did the disciples do as they gathered around him? Why did Paul go BACK into the city? 

The answers to each of those questions reveal who God is and how He is in charge of our lives. When we seek to serve Him alone, we give Him space to do the miraculous in and through our lives. 

A few possible answers: Paul may have been dead. His body was certainly lifeless. However, death never has the final say with God. Those who gathered around Paul were praying earnestly for the Lord’s hand to move. God answered their prayer by bringing Paul back to life. And finally, Paul goes back into the city because his work there was not finished. (Remember, these are only possible answers)

Wherever God sends you, go there and do not leave until He calls you out. This includes persecution. Here’s today’s Bible verse. Enjoy. 

Acts 14:19-20

19 Then some Jews came from Antioch and Iconium and won the crowd over. They stoned Paul and dragged him outside the city, thinking he was dead. 20 But after the disciples had gathered around him, he got up and went back into the city. The next day he and Barnabas left for Derbe.

Today’s Reading:

Acts 14