Daily Walk Through the New Testament

October 18

Read Acts 22:6-29

Jeremiah 29:11 tells us, “I know the thoughts that I think toward you, says the Lord, thoughts of peace and not of evil, to give you a future and a hope.” God has a plan for every believer.
God’s plan for Paul was that of a pioneer missionary to the Gentiles. Paul revealed his witness of Christ to those who wanted to take his life (Acts 22:6-21). As he shared his dramatic conversion story and God-given mission to spread the gospel, one would expect a happy ending — that his listeners would repent and give their hearts to Christ. However, it was not a happy ending, and although Paul’s audience did not believe his message, he was responsible only for delivering the good news. His job was to be a missionary, and he left the results of his seed-sowing up to God.
God has a personal plan for you, just as He did for Paul, and He expects you only to take  on the role He’s called you to. Your plan looks different fro everyone else’s because we all have a niche in which we best bring glory to God. He has given us talents, gifts, experiences, and burdens that point the way to His special will for our lives. We need to set aside preconceived ideas & traditions to embrace His plan for us.
Ask God to reveal to you more of His plan for your life. Like Paul, offer yourself to God for His purposes and be willing to be faithful, even in difficult situations.