Acts 18:9-10 " then spake the Lord to Paul in the night by a vision, Be not afraid, but speak, and hold not thy peace: for I am with thee,and no man shall set on thee to hurt thee: for I have much people in this city".
It seems today many who have been called to proclaim the word of God are more concerned about the feelings of the people than they are about the saving of souls. We live in a time when correction is looked upon as judging, and being popular is more important than being effective. But the mission and purpose of the gospel and those God has chosen to proclaim it, is to prepare man for a life everlasting.
Here in our text Paul was proclaiming the word of God to those who professed to know God and he was rejected. But the Lord spoke to him in a vision telling him to stay on point and fear not. See it is the truth of the gospel that saves the souls of lost man. Making them feel good in their sins will not get them to glory. We must be carful not to be more concerned with filling up pews and collection plates, than we are in saving souls and making disciples. We shouldn't let the fear of appearing judgmental keep us from pointing someone going wrong, in the right direction. After all the focus of any ministry should be to present every person perfect in Christ before the Father.
Today's religion tends to be more about who we are and what we can get instead of who God is and what we need to give up. Let us turn back to God and work tirelessly in the building of His Kingdom and the spreading of His gospel. Remember His love for us offers us salvation, but our love for Him receives Him in our hearts..
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