verses read: Acts 20:13-38
prayer: 10 minutes
The calm before the storm. Paul is on his return leg of his 3rd missionary journey. And now he is sailing back to Jerusalem instead of Antioch for the Feast of Pentecost. Halfway back, he says a touching goodbye to the elders of the Ephesian Church, a place he has stayed for most of his journey. He tells them that great persecution is on the way, and that he may never see them again. He makes the following statement:
"However, I consider my life worth nothing to me, if only I may finish the race and complete the task the Lord Jesus has given me—the task of testifying to the gospel of God's grace." - Acts 20:24
I found this a very touching and encouraging passage to read. (Even though I am half asleep!) That seems to be the summary of what the book of Acts is about. How the Gospel spread because of the Holy Spirit.
Tried something yesterday, went to sleep praying. Rather I prayed till I fell asleep. Not that I had a better sleep, (my sleep has been quite bad last few days) but that I woke up still subconsciously praying. Was quite interesting and to some extent shocking!
Well, no Graph Theory lecture today, so school only starts at 4pm. Followed by FT. Will be there! Tomorrow is the last day of school for me. Got one final test to mark a semester filled with emotional ups and downs.
Ill-gotten treasures are of no value, but righteousness delivers from death. - Proverbs 10:2
