Part Of The Plan - Acts 28:22

"But we want to hear what you believe, for the only thing we know about these Christians is that they are denounced everywhere. Acts 28:22

What was the difference between the Jews in Rome and the Jews in Jerusalem? Why in Jerusalem were they trying to kill him, and in Rome they were curious, and allowed him to teach out of his house for two years unmolested? We will never know more than it was all obviously part of God's plan. Could Paul have gone straight to Rome and bypassed the pain of Jerusalm? Sure, but he would not have been obedient to God's call. And therein lies the key. God calls us all, but do we listen? Obey? Even though Jerusalem was difficult, what did his witness accomplish there? How many were saved? We will never know, nor will Paul; but then again, that is not part of our responsibility. All we can do is be obedient, and KNOW that we are part of the plan.

God, help me to always recognize your voice in the midst of the many screaming for my attention.

Today's reading: Job 18; Ps. 114; Acts 27, 28