Week 43 - The Journey Apostle Paul
"He entered the synagogue, and for three months debated boldly with persuasive arguments about the kingdom of God. But when some in their obstinacy and disbelief disparaged the Way before the assembly, he withdrew and took his disciples with him and began to hold daily discussions in the lecture hall of Tyrannus. This continued for two years with the result that all the inhabitants of the province of Asia heard the word of the Lord, Jews and Greeks alike. So extraordinary were the mighty deeds God accomplished at the hands of Paul that when face cloths or aprons that touched his skin were applied to the sick, their diseases left them and the evil spirits came out of them." Acts 19:8-12
Holiness. "Knowledge without implementation is useless", "Applied knowledge is power." We witness as Paul, by the grace of God takes up his tasks each day. We can be one of the members in the audience listening to the words of God, enjoying listening, going home and soaking in it but doing nothing with it. We can be one of the members of the audience listening to the words of God, enjoy listening and then, as Paul shows us, going into the world doing what God puts in front of us.
Holiness, in my opinion, is achieved by listening, learning, obeying and applying God's grace. In this way Paul transformed his world ensuring everyone has the opportunity to encounter Jesus. What they do is up to them. Belief takes time to transform the mind but there comes a point in time it becomes action.
Generations were transformed because of Paul's holiness applied in his daily life, one soul at a time.
What is God saying to me? Moments like these can not be relived, prayer isn't always done in silence but I Am always there in the moment.
Dear Father God, when we sit and listen you speak through the circumstances of our life. Paul repeated his circumstances in the written word and we get to relive them. Thank You Father for the grace of Your Holy Spirit moving within us. Help us to witness to Your grace throughout the day that is given. Prayers for others around the world under attack, bring about peace in our world in all things. Bless this day and all it has to offer. Amen.
Mary, Seat of Wisdom, Pray for us.
St Joesph, Most Strong, Pray for us.
Viva Cristo Rey
Greater is He that is in me than he that is in the world. 1 John 4:4b
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