Acts 17: 13 But when the Jews in
Thessalonica learned that Paul was preaching the word of God at Berea, some
of them went there too, agitating the crowds and stirring them up. 14 The
believers immediately sent Paul to the coast, but Silas and
Timothy stayed at Berea. 15 Those
who escorted Paul brought him to Athens and then left with instructions
for Silas and Timothy to join him as soon as possible.
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“Put your stuff in boxes”
they told me in a cold tone. “Oh, and here is a reward you won for being a
great team member. We will be your escort out of the building. You will give me
your access badge at the entrance.” I was being escorted out of the building
after a job elimination.
- I have been escorted out during tense situations.
- I have been escorted out when I did not need protection.
- I have been escorted out without being able to send a message back to those who encouraged me.
Paul was escorted out of the
city because the Jews from another city had arrived and stirred up trouble for
him. Paul was speaking about JESUS and many began to believe. The believers had
to escort Paul out of the city so he would not be harmed. They took a message
of good will back to Silas and Timothy.
- GOD wants me to protect those who are being harmed.
- GOD wants me to bring messages of encouragement to others.
- GOD wants me to calm the crowd by speaking peace about JESUS.
Being an escort can mean
something bad or good. GOD wants me to be a protector and an encourager. When I
walk by someone’s side, HE wants me to watch over that person and be ready to
keep them from harms way. I am glad GOD sends HIS protection for me.
- Are you being harassed?
- Are people trying to harm you because of your relationship with GOD?
- Will you ask GOD to provide a reliable escort out of the harmful situation today?
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