Word of Hope for Today with Bro. Rolly Custodio
Prepare always for the Enemy’s Attack (Part-3)
‘But Paul shook the snake off…’ Acts 28:5
Today’s Insight
Luke writes: ‘The islanders showed us unusual kindness. They built a fire and welcomed us all because it was raining and cold. Paul gathered a pile of brushwood and, as he put it on the fire, a viper…fastened itself on his hand. When the islanders saw the snake hanging from his hand, they said to each other, “This man must be a murderer; for though he escaped from the sea, justice has not allowed him to live.” But Paul shook the snake off into the fire and suffered no ill effects. The people expected him to swell up or suddenly fall dead, but after waiting a long time and seeing nothing unusual happen to him, they changed their minds and said he was a god’ (vv. 2-6 NIV).
People’s opinions are often fickle, so here’s a response you need to adopt:
‘Shake it off!’ These people started out thinking Paul was an escaped criminal, and ended up thinking he was a god. Incredible! There is an important lesson here. Beware of those who change their mind about you when your circumstances change.
Build your life on those who believe the best about you, and want to bring it out.
Behind Paul’s spectacular success in ministry you will find people who never stopped believing in him. He writes, ‘Priscilla and Aquila…risked their lives for me…’ (Romans 16:3-4 NIV). He called Epaphroditus ‘…my brother, fellow worker, and fellow soldier…who ministered to my need’ (Philippians 2:25 NKJV). He says that Onesiphorus ‘…often refreshed me and was not ashamed of my chains’ (2 Timothy 1:16 NIV). Look for such people; they’ll bless you. And they’re out there!
Parallel Verses: Mt 6:5-15, Mt 26:36-46, Jas 5:13-18 , 1 Th 5:16-18
Today’s Prayer
Heavenly Father thank you for your Word today. Lord, I come before you with a humble heart. Lord thank you for protecting us from any attack of the enemies, though they will bite us but they will not harm us because you are there watching our lives. As you have said in your Word the steps of a righteous man is ordered by the Lord. Thank you that we are not trap by the enemies and they run and could not harm us. Lord thank you that even we are in the mouth of the enemy you will not allow us that will but or swallow us. Thank you for your complete protection and empower us to stand strong in our or your glory. In Jesus Name, Amen!
Prayer for Salvation
Lord I admit I am a sinner I repent of all my sins and I receive you into my heart as my personal Lord and Savior Amen. If you mean that prayer above from the bottom of your heart you are now saved. It is God’s Word promise in John 3:16 that if you trust His Son Jesus you will not die but you will have Eternal Life. Welcome to the family of God. In order to grow in your faith with God please do these consistently starting today; 1. Pray always 2. Read your Bible Daily 3. Attend Church Services Regularly 4. Attend Prayer Meeting, Bible Study, Church Seminars and make God first place in your life with your talents and finances 5. Lastly, witness Jesus to others that they may receive Eternal Life also.
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