Acts 14:1-7
1In Iconium they entered the synagogue of the Jews together, and spoke in such a manner that a large number of people believed, both of Jews and of Greeks.
2But the Jews who disbelieved stirred up the minds of the Gentiles and embittered them against the brethren.
3Therefore they spent a long time there speaking boldly with reliance upon the Lord, who was testifying to the word of His grace, granting that signs and wonders be done by their hands.
4But the people of the city were divided; and some sided with the Jews, and some with the apostles.
5And when an attempt was made by both the Gentiles and the Jews with their rulers, to mistreat and to stone them,
6they became aware of it and fled to the cities of Lycaonia, Lystra and Derbe, and the surrounding region;
7and there they continued to preach the gospel.
God has interjected Himself into history directly. God has sent His prophets to guide His people. God has sent His only Son into the world. God, through the apostles, spoke to the Jews and others. Each time there were those who believed and those who rejected the message. No matter how close we are to God and how much the Holy Spirit is active through us, the message WILL be rejected by many, if not most, people. It is a fact of life and should not be viewed as a sign that we aren’t Christian enough. Do not lose heart.
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