We meet up with Paul here right after the riots in Ephesus. Paul had made quite a stir within the community, talking about Jesus and denouncing all the false gods that had brought a livelihood for so many. Because of his faith and unpopular message with some, Paul was not a popular person. Do you ever feel like you’re an outcast because you speak the name of Jesus?
In this reading, we see that Paul didn’t skip a beat. He didn’t let the noise of the crowd deter him from his mission. He had told the Corinthians in his first letter that he’d be leaving Ephesus after Pentecost and heading to Macedonia. Paul’s travel plans had changed a bit as he now wanted to be in Jerusalem by Pentecost. No matter what, Paul continued to encourage people along the way. We can learn a lot from Paul’s determination. Continue reading “Acts 20:1-16 – Don’t Stop Now!”
