Daily Nugget: In Acts 9, we read of Saul, later named Paul, and how he became a changed man when he was saved and allowed Jesus to become his life’s master. Paul never forgot his past. In Acts 26, while Paul gave his testimony to King Agrippa, he gave more detail of how he persecuted Christians and how he was an enemy of God and His people. Paul recalls that: He did many things to oppose Jesus Christ and His testimony (Acts 26:9). He had Christians imprisoned for their beliefs (Acts 26:10). He had them killed for their beliefs (Acts 26:10) He testified against them in legal proceedings (Acts 26:10). He punished them (Acts 26:11). He caused some to blaspheme against God (Acts 26:11). He was very angry at them and what they were teaching (Acts 26:11). He traveled to different cities to make their lives miserable and to persecute them (Acts 26:11-12). What an evil man Paul was before he was saved. How vehemently he opposed Jesus and those that trusted Him as Saviou...
Daily Nugget: “Teach me to do thy will; for thou art my God: thy spirit is good; lead me into the land of uprightness.” Psalm 143:10 In this Hebrew hymn, David pleads for God’s help. He asks God for something that is very wise to request and is that which will always keep one from having regrets in life. The leader asked God to teach and show him His will. If we know God’s desire and follow it, we will always be where and what God wants us to be and will accomplish what He has planned for us. Unfortunately, our fleshly desires are often followed rather than God’s way, and we find ourselves in a harmful situation or wrong direction. All our mistakes in life are because we did what we wanted and did not seek God’s guidance in our decision making. God’s leadership is never wrong. Knowing God’s will can be found: In His Word, the Bible. In the Word of God, God has carefully preserved examples of others facing similar challenges with whic...
Daily Nugget: Jesus always attracted a crowd. Most of the people wanted something from Him for themselves. In this chapter (Mark 2:1-12), we see four that were more concerned about their friend’s need than they were of their own. I am sure that these men had other things they could have been doing. Somehow they realized that they were in a position to take their friend afflicted with palsy to someone who could help him. They also knew the “window” of opportunity was limited, so they put aside their own needs to meet those of their friend. They were determined to get the job done. “And when they could not come nigh unto him for the press…” (Mark 2:4), they found another way to get into the house: “…they uncovered the roof where he was…” They then let the man down through the roof on his bed. They were men on a mission. Their work and time were not in vain. Mark 2:11 says, “I [Jesus] say unto thee, Arise, and take up thy bed, and go thy way into thine house.” Mission accomplished....
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