Presence

 Acts 18:10 ESV

For I am with you, and no one will attack you to harm you, for I have many in this city who are my people.


Paul suffered a lot of persecution during his ministry. He had stones thrown at him. He was flogged and imprisoned, etc.

Here, in the city of Corinth, the Las Vegas or 'Sin City's of its day, Jesus told Paul to persevere. If God is with us, that should be enough for us. If God is for us, who can be against us?

Not only was Jesus with Paul, by his Spirit, in Corinth. He was also going to keep him safe. Not only so, but there was a great awakening of faith in God in that city.

'Dear Lord, may we trust you to never leave or forsake us. Please protect us and help us to become effective witnesses for you. For your glory we pray, amen'.

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