This is our final week of studying the book of Acts. It has been a journey. We have witnessed the birth of the church, the coming of the Holy Spirit, the life, ministry and suffering of the Apostle Paul.
The Apostle Paul had an amazing ability to face his sufferings. He said, “For the sake of Christ, then, I am content with weaknesses, insults, hardships, persecutions, and calamities. For when I am weak, then I am strong.” 2 Corinthians 12:10
There are many people I know who are suffering and who are feeling weak. We are mindful of those in our community with COVID, those who are grieving, those whose children have left for University, those awaiting a diagnosis, those who are looking for employment, those who are separated from their families and the list goes on. I am grateful that no matter what is happening around us, we can be strong in the promises of God. We can be strong in knowing that God is with us. (Is. 41:10) We can be strong that God is for us and not against us (Rm 8:31). We can be strong that we belong to God.
My dear children, you come from God and belong to God. You have already won a big victory over those false teachers, for the Spirit in you is far stronger than anything in the world. 1 John 4:4-5 MSG
Blessings, Pastor Michele