FRIDAY October 13, 2023
An Accusation Dismissed
“Therefore, if Demetrius and his fellow craftsmen have a case against anyone, the courts are open and there are proconsuls. Let them bring charges against one another. But if you have any other inquiry to make, it shall be determined in the lawful assembly. For we are in danger of being called in question for today’s uproar, there being no reason which we may give to account for this disorderly gathering.” And when he had said these things, he dismissed the assembly.
Acts 19:38-41
The city clerk was able to talk common sense to the crowd. Any dispute needed to be handled in an orderly fashion––in the courts. He remained very concerned. Why? The Romans governed over the city of Ephesus, and the clerk knew the Romans did not tolerate riots. He was afraid that Roman soldiers would step in to handle the situation. They would come with their swords and, without hesitation, take control. People would be taken away––arrested. Others could be killed.
The clerk was successful; he was able to quiet the people and bring peace. He was able to bring the people into submission, and finally he dismissed the assembly.
However, Paul the Apostle never stopped preaching the Gospel. He was an unstoppable man––one that you would have to kill to keep quiet! Paul was completely sold out for the Lord! Like Paul, are you completely sold out for the Lord?
As we complete Acts 19, I would like to remind you once again of the fault found with the church in Ephesus. They had left their first love (Revelation 2:4). Many Christians today have left their first love. I encourage them to return back to their first love––to Christ. The days are evil, and it is only going to get worse. It is important to remain close to the heart of God while waiting for Jesus to come again.
Stay in the Word of God! Do not backslide away from Christ into your old sinful habits of drugs, alcohol, and sexual adventures. What will happen to you if you do not repent? When the Rapture happens, you will be left behind!
The rapture is a call to readiness for every Christian, for we do not know when our Lord will return.
~David Jeremiah~
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