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Day by Day Devotional - Year 4 of 5
Devotional: September 20th

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Acts 14:1-28

At Iconium, the Word produces the same twofold effect as previously: faith in a large number of people, opposition in others. As for the apostles, they speak boldly; and what is the secret of their courage? They depend on the Lord who also works with them, confirming their word with miracles and wonders (cf. v. 3; Mark 16:20). The cure performed at Lystra – after the apostles have been chased out of Iconium – makes the strongest possible impression on these poor, heathen people. They are prepared to worship as gods these men whom yesterday others elsewhere tried to stone. In the eyes of the apostles this was indeed worse. Horrified, they invite these idolaters to turn to the living God (cf. Acts 12:22-23). But the feelings of the crowds are very fickle. The Jews arrive from Iconium, quickly win them over and start stoning Paul with everyone’s consent. Preserved by the Lord, the faithful servant is neither frightened nor discouraged. He calmly pursues his ministry, returning again to the towns in which the Gospel has already been preached. This first missionary journey comes to an end. The apostles are quick to recount to the assembly all the glorious things which God has done with them.

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