134 The Calm Before the Storm

Acts 13:13-43, TBC Book Two, Chapter 134
As Paul and his companions sailed to Perga in Pamphylia, the strains of their travels wore heavy on John Mark. He announced to Barnabas and Paul that he desired to return home to Jerusalem. So they continued inland without him, toward Antioch of Pisidion. This Antioch was also a large city, a Roman colony bustling with trade and holding a fairly large Jewish population.

On the Sabbath Paul and Barnabas entered the synagogue and listened to the reading from the Law and the Prophets, their Scriptures. Noticing their presence, a synagogue leader sent a messenger, who said, “Brothers, if you have a word of encouragement to share with us, please do so.”

Now it was customary to invite guests to speak, so Paul had anticipated their offer and rose to address the congregation. With a sweep of his outstretched arm, he began. . . .

(See THE BIBLE CLICKS, Book Two, Chapter 134, for the rest of the story.)
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Today’s Takeaways
     A proverb to guide you: Carpe diem: Let us seize the light of day while we have it!
     A promise to cling to: “Then Jesus told them, “You are going to have the light just a little while longer. Walk while you have the light, before darkness overtakes you. Whoever walks in the dark does not know where they are going. Believe in the light while you have the light, so that you may become children of light.” John 12:35-36 NIV
     A praise to fill you: Seize the Day  Carolyn Arends     [Can skip ad after first 5 seconds]

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