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Tuesday, April 22, 2008
Acts 14:19-28, Psalm 145, John 14:27-31
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NO PAIN, NO GAIN
"They retraced their steps to Lystra." —Acts 14:21
At Lystra, "they stoned Paul and dragged him out of the town, leaving him
there for dead. His disciples quickly formed a circle about him, and
before long he got up and went back into the town" (Acts 14:19-20). Paul
returned to Lystra again (Acts 14:21) and again (Acts 16:1). This is a
common pattern in the Christian life. The Lord calls us to return again
and again to the place of pain, persecution, and rejection.
The place where we have suffered persecution for Jesus is the most fertile
ground for the growth of God's kingdom. Suffering pain in Jesus' name is
like planting seed. At the place of pain, we can expect new life. For
instance, at Lystra, Paul raised up Timothy to be a new missionary (Acts
16:3). At the place of pain, we receive the miracles of forgiveness,
repentance, conversion, healing, and peace.
We naturally are afraid to return to the Lystra of our lives. Yet, we must
return, sometimes repeatedly, for the Lord will be present with us there
in a most intense way. At Lystra, we will receive the Lord's promise of
life to the full (see Jn 10:10). By faith, go back to Lystra as often as
the Lord calls you to go.
Prayer: Father, may I rejoice in the measure in which I share Christ's
sufferings (1 Pt 4:13) and at the place I shared them.
Promise: " 'Peace' is My farewell to you, My peace is My gift to you; I do
not give it to you as the world gives peace. Do not be distressed or
fearful." —Jn 14:27
Praise: After being mocked and ignored, Jane didn't want to face her
brothers and sisters about their lifestyles, but by the grace of God she
does.
(For a related teaching, order our tape "Redemptive Suffering" on audio AV
75-1 or video V-75.)
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