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Paul Sails for Rome Acts chapter 27:1-44

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Pause for thought

When Paul the prisoner takes charge. We must all sink or swim together! This was what in effect Paul told the ships company. Paul was an Apostle and extremely practical, He knew that hungry men are weak men, and weak men would be unable to swim ashore when the time came to evacuate the ship. Paul was brave and full of confidence in his Lord. Paul’s steadfast trust must of encouraged the others who were in turmoil to take and eat the food he had asked the Lord to bless 27:36.

Paul was shipwrecked three times including a day and a half in the open sea 2 Corinthians 11:25. Unlike Paul we may not of been literally shipwrecked, but we all experience the storms of life and at the time a few of these storms can be very scary. However like Paul, the Lord is able to bring us through these storms, but at times the storms can seem so large we can forget to ask! So if you’re in a storm now you know what you must do? ask the Lord for added strength! In addition to many hardships Paul didn’t let the trials he faced “shipwreck his soul” this doesn’t mean he always took things in his stride, but he was able to stand firm because he believed God’s promises. Paul told those on board the stricken ship “I believe it will be just as He said”.

What does a shipwrecked soul look like? Answer, A person who abandons Bible truths and morals in favour of that which is false, will meet with catastrophe (shipwreck) 1 Timothy 1:19.

A verse to remember

So take courage? For I believe God. It will be just as He said. Acts 27:25 N.L.T.

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Words of Truth and Reason. Acts 26:24-32

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Pause for thought

The Gospel is completely rational, but to its detractors it seems irrational! The message of the Cross is foolishness to this world but to those having believed it is the power of God unto salvation I Corinthians 1:18-25, Acts 26:25.

Paul was given the ability to relate to diverse groups and cultures enabling him to share the gospel with them. However when doing so he never deviated from its message which had been given him directly by God 26:16 what he preached had been spoken beforehand by God’s prophets 26:22.

Governor Festus reacted loudly to Paul’s claim that Christ was alive! many today react in a similar way. But like Paul, rather than pacifying them by watering down the Gospel, which incidentally is no gospel at all! We must stick to the truth if we want to save ourselves and our hearers also 25:26 and 1 Timothy 4:16.

A verse to remember

But he said, I am not mad, most noble Festus, but speak the words of truth and reason. Acts 26:25 N.K.J.V.

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Paul’s Early Life, Conversion, and Life Purpose. Acts 26:1-23.

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Pause for thought

Paul started his defence by complimenting King Agrippa on his understanding of Jewish customs. Then as Paul continued to speak, his listeners quietly listened to his story. Beginning with his education in Jerusalem, Paul points out that despite his accusers denials, they had first hand knowledge that Paul was born into an important Jewish family, and had himself been an important member of the Pharisees, and was previously well known as a persecutor of Christians 26:5.

A great Light, brighter than the Sun! (Hebrews 1:3) everyone of Paul’s company fell to the ground, I believe this was probably the Shekinah Glory, Mathew 17:2 . Paul thought he was standing up for his religion by persecuting Christian’s, instead he discovered he was persecuting Jesus. Jesus said these things to Paul, but it’s a lesson we all need to remember 26:14-15.

Paul reminded his audience of the commission he received from the Lord, to take the good news to both Jews and Gentile alike, and a promise of God to protect him from both his own people and the Gentiles. I think it’s wonderful and so amazing that Paul was shown his purpose, at the same time as he was converted from Judaism to faith in Christ! 26:16.

God has a plan and purpose for every Christian, we are saved for good works 26:20. If you’re still not sure of your Life Purpose just ask! 26:16.

Memory verse

“to open their eyes so they may turn from darkness to light, and from the power of Satan to God. Then they will receive forgiveness for their sins and be given a place amount Gods people, who are set apart by faith in me.” Acts 26: 18. N.L.T.

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100% Pure. A story of Gods grace.(final part)

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Pause for thought

In writing this account of the outworking of Christ’s grace in my life, The Holy Spirit has brought to my recollection so vividly the things God has done. It’s like the Lord has been doing something fresh in my life! Am I being called to serve the Lord afresh in my old age?

Memory verse

Even in old age they will still produce fruit; they will remain vital and green. They will declare, “The Lord is just” He is my rock! “There is nothing but goodness in Him!”

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100% Pure. A Story of Gods Grace (part seven)

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Pause for thought

Human forgiveness is dependent on Divine forgiveness ( Timothy Keller)

Then the King called in the man he had forgiven and said, you evil servant! I forgave you that tremendous debt because you pleaded with me. Shouldn’t you have mercy on your fellow servant, just as I had mercy on you? Then the angry King sent the man to prison until he had paid every penny.
That’s what my Heavenly Father will do to you if you refuse to forgive your brothers and sisters in your heart. Mathew 18:32-35.

Memory verse

Be careful! Watch out for attacks from the Devil, your great enemy. He prowls around like a roaring Lion, looking for some victim to devour. Take a firm stand against him, and be strong in your faith. Remember that Christians all over the world are going through the same kind of suffering you are. 1 Peter 5::8-9 N.L.T.

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100% Pure (part six) A Story of God’s Grace.

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Pause for thought

Remember Jonah? God sent him to Nineveh, but he boarded a ship bound for Spain instead. In Jonah’s case the very opposite direction. Well we know how it all turned out! Please read the book of Jonah. A lesson Pam and I had to learn was this, our preferences are not necessarily what God wants for our lives The Bible is so clear Ephesians 2:10” For we are Gods masterpiece. He has created us anew in Christ Jesus, so that we can do the good things He planned for us long ago”. Gods plans for our lives will always be so much better than our own,

Memory verse

Trust in the Lord with all your heart; do not depend on your own understanding. Seek His will in all you do, and He will direct your paths. Proverbs 3:5 N.L.T

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100% Pure. A Story of God’s Grace (part five)

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Pause for thought

As I share the story of Gods grace to me and my family, I constantly remind myself that although grace is free it’s not cheap. The ground of all grace is the reconciling death of Jesus Christ.

Memory verse

How we praise God, the father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blest us with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly realms because we belong to Christ. Ephesians 1::2 N.L.T.

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100% Pure A Story of Gods Grace. (Part 4)

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Pause for thought

Many churchgoers know about the resurrection of Christ, after all it’s preached about every Easter. However it’s quite another to know the Power of the resurrection It’s this power that every Christian has to know and experience personally.

Memory verse

For Gods way of making us right with himself depends on faith. As a result I can really know Christ and experience the mighty power that raised him from from the dead. Philippians 3:10 N.L.T.

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100% Pure a story of Gods Grace.(part three)

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Pause for thought

Some may be wondering at the title given to this series, about the amazing grace given to me. if you stick with it all is revealed in part five!
Every Christian has a glorious testimony about Gods grace, and how their lives have changed since receiving that grace. . In the words of John Newtons great hymn “it’s grace that taught my heart to fear and grace that fear relieved”

Our stories haven’t finished being written yet, so let’s all take heart, it’s easy to look at the present world situation, but let’s all look up to Jesus Christ, for the best is yet to come!

Memory verses

For God so loved the world that he gave his only Son, so that everyone who believes in him will not perish but have eternal life. God did not send his Son into the world to condemn it , but to save it. John 3:16-17. N.L.T.

There is no judgement awaiting those who trust in him. But those who do not trust him have already been judged for not believing in the only Son of God. john 3:18. N.LT.

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