DAY TWENTY TWO | Acts 14: 1-20
Acts 14:1-20 shows the roller coaster ride of sharing faith. In the town of Iconium, Paul and Barnabas tell people about Jesus. Many believe because of their strong, heartfelt words. It’s amazing to see how when we speak from the heart, people listen and change.
But not everyone is happy. Some who don't believe start causing trouble. They speak against Paul and Barnabas, turning others against them. It’s tough to see how quickly people can turn against what's good when they're misled.
Then, in Lystra, something amazing happens. Paul heals a man who couldn’t walk. The townspeople are so amazed that they mistakenly think Paul and Barnabas are gods! But this excitement changes quickly. Some people from Iconium come and stir up trouble. They get the crowd to turn on Paul, and he gets hurt badly.
It’s a big up and down. One moment, people love what Paul and Barnabas are doing; the next, they’re against them.
This story teaches us that faith can be a bumpy road. Sometimes people will love and support what we believe. Other times, they might disagree or even oppose us. But no matter what, we must keep our hearts strong and keep believing. The journey might be tough, but it's worth it. Let's stay true to our faith, even when things get hard.
Acts 14:1-20 shows the roller coaster ride of sharing faith. In the town of Iconium, Paul and Barnabas tell people about Jesus. Many believe because of their strong, heartfelt words. It’s amazing to see how when we speak from the heart, people listen and change.
But not everyone is happy. Some who don't believe start causing trouble. They speak against Paul and Barnabas, turning others against them. It’s tough to see how quickly people can turn against what's good when they're misled.
Then, in Lystra, something amazing happens. Paul heals a man who couldn’t walk. The townspeople are so amazed that they mistakenly think Paul and Barnabas are gods! But this excitement changes quickly. Some people from Iconium come and stir up trouble. They get the crowd to turn on Paul, and he gets hurt badly.
It’s a big up and down. One moment, people love what Paul and Barnabas are doing; the next, they’re against them.
This story teaches us that faith can be a bumpy road. Sometimes people will love and support what we believe. Other times, they might disagree or even oppose us. But no matter what, we must keep our hearts strong and keep believing. The journey might be tough, but it's worth it. Let's stay true to our faith, even when things get hard.
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