Acts 23:11
11That night the Lord stood near [Paul] and said, “Keep up your courage! For just as you have testified for me in Jerusalem, so you must bear witness also in Rome.”
Part of what we do as Christians is witness and testify for the Lord, which can be a tiring task. Moreso, of course, for Paul who nearly lost his life in this particular passage on behalf of his testifying. No wonder the Lord shows up and says, "Keep up your courage!"
We could bemoan the fact that the Lord never shows up directly next to us and whispers encouragement in our ear. Or, we could look around us and hear all the words of support and promise that our brothers and sisters in Christ give to us as they testify to what the Lord has done for them, and continues to do in each of our relationships. Dear ones, keep up your courage.
Peace,
Pastor Jenn
We will gather for worship at All Saints on Sunday at 10:00 with education at 9:00. A fellowship meal will follow worship. Please join together as we witness to the Lord and encourage each other.
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