Pause for thought
Corinth was a thriving commercial City situated on a narrow isthmus about 5 miles wide that separated the Corinthian Gulf and the Saronic Gulf. Sailors often chose to haul their boats overland rather than take the longer journey which could be very perilous as they rounded the southern Cape of Malea. The Temple of Aphrodite dominated the City, with a thousand priestesses (sacred prostitutes) it was here that Paul lived worked and planted the Corinthian Church Acts 18:7-8.
Paul found a Christian couple Aquila and Priscilla who had been expelled from Rome along with all the Jews by Emperor Claudius about A.D. 49. I think this relationship was a divine intervention for they had so much in common, 1 Their faith in Jesus. 2 Their shared nationality. 3 Their trade, tent making. Paul was reminded that he was not alone in Corinth. Real friends are a blessing from the Lord 18:10.
Ever feel on you own? Or feeling under pressure for sharing your faith? We all need likeminded friends. The Lord reminded Paul these two things 1 Jesus is always with us. 2 we are not alone there are other believers where we live. So don’t let the devil get you down, Rejoice in the presence of the Lord and don’t give up on your local church there might be someone who needs your encouragement Acts 18:10.
Memory Verse
“Don’t be afraid! Speak out! Don’t be silent! For I am with you, and no one will harm you because many people here in this city belong to me.” Acts 18:9b-10 N.L.T.
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