Week 9, Day 4

Week 9, Day 4
​March 3, 2022
Scripture Acts 28
 
“They arranged to meet Paul on a certain day, and came in even larger numbers to the place where he was staying. He witnessed to them from morning till evening, explaining about the kingdom of God, and from the Law of Moses and from the Prophets he tried to persuade them about Jesus.” (Acts 28:23)
 
Paul finally makes it to Rome. It is only after incredible events like shipwreck, snake bite and healing those who were sick on the island of Malta.
 
Everywhere Paul goes is an opportunity for him to testify about the kingdom of God. For as long as he would remain on the earth. Prisoner or free. He was going to proclaim Jesus and announce the Kingdom of God. That’s our challenge still today, isn’t it?
 
It’s been long mentioned that it’s an open-ended ending for the book of Acts. IT just sort of stops telling the story. No real conclusion or closure. What happens after that? What happens to Paul? What is Acts 29? Does the church continue to grow?
 
I’m not sure where I heard it, but I like to think we are Acts 29. We are the continuation of the story and proclamation of the kingdom. The Church and her message continue forth. Wherever we go, with intentionality we proclaim the kingdom.
 
Go be the next chapter of Acts today. Love one another, encourage others to come to Christ and proclaim Jesus as King.