Acts 14: 5-7 ” There was a plot afoot among the Gentiles and Jews, together with their leaders, to mistreat them and stone them. But they found out about it and fled to the Lycaonian cities of Lystra and Derbe and to the surrounding country, where they continued to preach the Good News.”

Paul and Barnabas had traveled a long distance to proclaim the Gospel in the city of Iconium…only to be faced with a covert attempt to abuse & stone them to death. (This hostile crowd executing the ancient penalty for what they believed was blasphemy against God.) Except Paul and Barnabas caught wind of it and quickly left town. But we see that this death threat didn’t for a moment stop them from declaring the Good News of Jesus as they journeyed on. What boldness and resolve they needed to persist in their Ministry…what fearlessness in the face to danger they exhibited…all to tell people about Jesus, for their good and His glory.

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A Christian mother, grandmother, and retired nurse living in Illinois. Called into a ministry of encouraging others to find their ultimate plan and purpose in life through Christ. View all posts by kezha1