Battling with circumstance for the calling on your life.
Acts 28:19 “The Jews objected, so I was compelled to make an appeal to Caesar. I certainly did not intend to bring any charge against my own people.”
Because they did that
I had to do this
But not for the reason they think.
They objected because they wanted to see Paul put to death.
Paul had to appeal to Caesar using his Roman citizenship which gave him the right to do so.
The reason being was not to better himself or even preserve his life so that he could enjoy it but because Paul was called to take the gospel to Rome.
Because they did that
I had to do this
But not for the reason they think.
What has happened to you? What stands against you? (For Paul it was the Jewish mob) For me it is ….
Are you now even more determined that you are willing to change? Are you compelled to take the opportunity to reposition yourself? (For Paul it was his citizenship ticket to Rome) For me it is ….
What is of utmost importance to you that means you will not let go of it? (For Paul it was the gospel) For me it is ….
It doesn’t matter if people understand you now, they will later.
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