DAILY READINGS: 1 Samuel 21:1-22:23; Isaiah 61:1-11; Romans 6:1-14
Behold, ye have filled Jerusalem with your doctrine. Acts 5:28
These that have turned the world upside down. Acts 17:6
The enemies of Christ gave this testimony concerning the early believers. They not only filled Jerusalem with the doctrine of Christ but proclaimed a message which was contrary to all that the world accepted. Today, antagonism towards Christians and the gospel daily increases and whether the world listens or not, we must boldly proclaim God’s truth. To “[fill] Jerusalem with your doctrine” meant the apostles were thrown into prison (Acts 5:18). To “[turn] the world upside down” meant that Jason was dragged to the courts (Acts 17:6). We must also be prepared to suffer. —David Croudace
I’ve borne, I’ve borne it all for thee;
What hast thou borne for Me? —Frances Ridley Havergal