Getting Stoned (for Jesus)

Scripture: But Jews came from Antioch and Iconium, and having persuaded the crowds, they stoned Paul and dragged him out of the city, supposing that he was dead. (Acts 14:19)

Observation: The Apostle Paul was stoned for preaching the gospel. They stoned him so bad that they thought he was dead. The Bible also says that when the disciples gathered around him, he rose up and then entered the city of Derbe the next day. And they preached the gospel again in the city of Derbe.

Application: The apostle Paul valued the gospel more than his own life! He was probably persecuted more than any man outside of Jesus in the Bible. I want to be like Paul. But I get discouraged when I am persecuted with just mere words. I really needed to read this today because a lot of people are not liking me because of the things I say about Jesus and the Bible.

Prayer: Dear God, help me to be bold for the gospel. Let me walk in grace and love and truth. Let me see a harvest for my efforts. In Jesus name I pray, Amen!