Day 337 - Entrusting All Things to God (Acts 20, Acts 21) Year 2
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TODAY'S READING:

• Acts 20:13 - 21:36

WORD OF THE DAY:

• Entrust

Paul’s journey to Jerusalem was marked by urgency and purpose. His stop in Miletus to address the Ephesian elders was filled with emotion and truth.

Paul reminded them of his ministry, emphasizing humility, trials, and the need to finish the task God had given him:Acts 20:24:“However, I consider my life worth nothing to me; my only aim is to finish the race and complete the task the Lord Jesus has given me—the task of testifying to the good news of God’s grace.”

He also warned them of the challenges ahead, urging them to remain vigilant:Acts 20:28:“Keep watch over yourselves and all the flock of which the Holy Spirit has made you overseers.”

Paul entrusted them to God, knowing that only God and His Word of grace could sustain them. As they prayed and said tearful goodbyes, it was clear that Paul’s ministry left a deep impact on their hearts.

Paul pressed on to Jerusalem despite repeated warnings of the suffering awaiting him. Prophecies from fellow believers confirmed the trials he would face, yet Paul’s resolve was unshaken.

Acts 21:13:“Why are you weeping and breaking my heart? I am ready not only to be bound but also to die in Jerusalem for the name of the Lord Jesus.”

Once in Jerusalem, rumors and lies about Paul’s teachings stirred up hostility. Accusations of defiling the temple by bringing Gentiles inside led to a riot, with a crowd shouting, “Kill him!”

In the chaos, Paul was arrested by Roman soldiers for his own protection, reminiscent of Jesus’ arrest in Jerusalem. Paul’s unwavering commitment to his mission—even in the face of such opposition—is a powerful reminder of his faith and trust in God’s plan.

Paul’s words to the Ephesian elders show his deep trust in God’s care for His people:Acts 20:32:“And now I entrust you to God and the message of His grace that is able to build you up and give you an inheritance with all those He has set apart for Himself.”

This act of entrusting acknowledges that God is the ultimate protector, provider, and guide. It’s a call to release control and trust Him with the people and situations we hold dear.

What or whom have you entrusted to God?

- A child leaving for college or a mission field?

- A prodigal loved one?

- A family member in the military?

When we entrust someone to God, we recognize His greater power to sustain, guide, and transform them.

Pray this over those you love:“Heavenly Father, I entrust _______ to You and the message of Your grace. Build them up and guide them to Your inheritance among Your people.”

Paul’s faithfulness to God’s mission reminds us of the generational impact of entrusting others to God. Tricia shares a beautiful testimony of her husband’s love for God’s Word, passed down from his mother’s faithfulness in reading Scripture to him.

Likewise, the prayers of her grandmother and mother-in-law for her salvation bore fruit in God’s timing.

Whether through prayer, teaching, or simply pointing someone to God, the seeds we plant today may bloom into a legacy of faith for generations.

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