Be Ready For Anything | AS BOLD AS LIONS DEVOTIONAL | January 9, 2023

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Be Ready For Anything | AS BOLD AS LIONS DEVOTIONAL | January 9, 2023

Then Paul answered, “What are you doing, weeping and breaking my heart? For I am ready not only to be imprisoned but even to die in Jerusalem for the name of the Lord Jesus.” And since he would not be persuaded, we ceased and said, “Let the will of the Lord be done.” Acts‬ ‭21:13-14‬

As we read Acts 21, we see Paul preparing to go to Jerusalem. He didn’t know exactly what awaited him there but he felt the Spirit’s leading and could not ignore it. Many of his friends and fellow believers urged him not to go. One prophesied that he would be bound and handed over to Gentiles when he got there. Would this lead to imprisonment? Death? No one knew but Paul did not allow the fear of the unknown to hold him back. He went anyway and proclaimed Christ in Jerusalem; even to those who would reject his message.

We don’t always know why we are called to go and do something. But when the Spirit starts working on our hearts, there really is no avoiding it. Jonah was a resister but we all know what happened to him. He was still used by the Lord. We do better to just follow God’s will and trust Him. We know He knows all the details. We don’t have to. Like Paul, we can boldly go and do the will of the Lord. Be ready for anything. God will supply all you need.

Question for today: What does boldness in Christ look like for me today?

Pray: Lord help me move beyond my lack of faith or unbelief when it comes to stepping out. I know You go before me. You prepare the way.

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