In Lystra, Paul was stoned and left for dead outside the  city gates for risking all to carry the message God had given him. Fortunately, there was a group of believers who put him in the middle of a prayer circle. He miraculously got up and proceeded on his way, once again endangering his life because of his dedication to the  message.

His existence was filled with persecution, stonings, beatings,imprisonments, and yet he counted it all nothing compared to the excellency of knowing Christ.

We have this supreme privilege … to know Christ and His power.

DAILY PRAYER: Lord, we need the power of Your Holy Spirit the way Paul did. We hereby dedicate ourselves to proclaiming the Gospel whenever and wherever we can.

DAILY READING: Acts 12-14