I AM WITH YOU ALWAYS

Acts 23:1-11

I AM WITH YOU ALWAYS 

    

Nothing can be compared with the Presence of God in a believer's life; His presence is soothing, comforting and reassuring. This is the reason Moses announced to the Lord

 "... if your presence does not go with us, do not bring us up from here" (Exodus 33:15). 

Jesus knew this and left these parting words with His disciples

 "... and lo I am with you always, even to the end of the age" (Matt. 28:20)

    Our passage reveals the unpleasant situation Paul found himself. While the commander made efforts to settle the problem between Paul and the Jews on matters bothering essentially on their religion, he invited the Chief Priest and ll their Council (the Pharisees, and the Sadducees) and placed Paul among them. With great wisdom, Paul exploited the differences in the belief systems of the Pharisees and the Sadducees during his presentation. This led to a great dissension between the two sects such that Paul was almost torn in two (v.10). Alas in that terrible situation, the Lord spoke to Paul by night -

 "Be of good cheer, Paul..." (v.11). 

What a comforting statement from the King of the Universe to a troubled soul! Beloved are you also going through hard times at home, office or marriage because of your faith in Christ Jesus? Be of good cheer, the Lord is with you. He has promised He will never fail. Certainly there will be light at  the end of the tunnel (Isaiah. 43:2)

PRAYER:     Lord God, do not let Your presence depart from me. Amen

Daily Devotional Guide. Anglican Communion.

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