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Day 22

In Acts 22, Paul returns to Jerusalem after spending years planting churches and seeing thousands of people make a decision to follow Jesus. Throughout his mission he has been beaten, stoned, whipped and left for dead. But he has also trained several leaders (including Timothy) and written several letters to churches (which end up in a book: The New Testament). 

Now he’s back in Jerusalem, where it all began. He stands up and courageously tells his old family, friends and neighbours all that Jesus has done in his life. However, no one comes to faith. No one celebrates him. Instead they try to have him killed...again. 

Have you ever worked your guts out, only to be ignored, refused or rejected?

Our New Normal is to have the same courage and strength that Paul had, the kind that flows from a life lived in pursuit of God instead of for the approval of the people around us.