Day 320 - Known by God and Making Him Known (Acts 15, Acts 16, Acts 17) Year 2
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TODAY'S READING:

• Acts 15:22-41, Acts 16, Acts 17:1-15

WORD OF THE DAY:

-  Known

Following the council in Jerusalem, the church leaders send Paul and Barnabas back to Antioch with a letter clarifying that Gentile believers are not required to follow Jewish customs like circumcision. This letter encourages the believers in Antioch, bringing unity and relief. Paul and Barnabas plan to revisit the churches from their first missionary journey, but a disagreement arises over whether to bring John Mark, who had left them previously. They part ways, with Barnabas taking John Mark to Cyprus and Paul taking Silas to strengthen the churches in Syria and Cilicia.Paul and Silas meet Timothy in Lystra, whom Paul has circumcised to prevent any stumbling blocks in reaching Jewish believers. They continue through Phrygia and Galatia, guided by the Holy Spirit on where to preach next. Paul has a vision calling him to Macedonia, marking a new chapter as they bring the gospel into Europe. In Philippi, they meet Lydia, a believer who opens her home to them. Paul and Silas also free a slave girl possessed by a spirit, leading to their imprisonment. Miraculously, while they pray and sing in jail, an earthquake breaks their chains, and the jailer, moved by their faith, and his whole household come to faith in Jesus.Paul and Silas travel to Thessalonica and Berea, preaching the Gospel. In Thessalonica, they face opposition as some Jews stir up a mob against them, forcing them to leave. Moving on to Berea, they find people who eagerly receive the Word, examining Scripture to verify their teachings. But opposition follows them, and Paul is sent to Athens while Silas and Timothy remain in Berea. Through both adversity and eager reception, Paul and Silas are known as bold witnesses for Christ, bringing His message wherever they go.

Today’s reading reminds us that we are known by God, and we are called to make Him known to others. In Acts 16, Paul and Silas’s experiences in prison show how their unwavering faith makes Christ known to others. Even in the face of adversity, they worshipped God, showing others the power and hope of the Gospel. In Acts 17, we see how the Bereans earnestly studied Scripture, showing us that when we are known for pursuing God’s truth, we help others to seek Him too.

We see that in every circumstance, God’s knowledge of us – His understanding of our fears, strengths, and callings – equips us to make Him known in powerful ways. Paul and Silas, known for their faith, became witnesses in each city they visited. And as God’s people, we are invited to live out our faith in a way that others can see and be drawn to Him.

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