Unstoppable! 'Accepted, but Sent Away' — Acts 9:28-30

Tuesday, May 20, 2025

Your Support is Needed

Donations are vital to help us keep the light shining!

Donate Now

So Saul stayed with the apostles and went all around Jerusalem with them, preaching boldly in the name of the Lord. He debated with some Greek-speaking Jews, but they tried to murder him. When the believers heard about this, they took him down to Caesarea and sent him away to Tarsus, his hometown.

Key Thought

With the help of Barnabas, Saul was finally accepted by the believers and church leaders in Jerusalem. So, Saul did what he knew to do and what he did well. He proclaimed Jesus to his fellow Jews, especially those who spoke Greek. When his proclamation became more of a debate, Saul's fellow Jews disliked his teaching so much that they wanted to murder him. Fortunately, the believers risked their lives for a man they once feared, and they helped him escape to his hometown. This a great testament not only to Saul's faith, but also to the generous spirit of his fellow believers!

Today's Prayer

O Father, give me a generous spirit toward people who are trying to live for you and Jesus and who are facing opposition and criticism. Use me to be your source of support and protection for them so that they can spread their wings of faith and soar in your grace. In Jesus' name, I pray. Amen.

Related Scripture Readings

Have thoughts on this devotional? Leave a comment

4 Related Resources by Heartlight

Illustration

Illustration of Acts 9:28-30 NLT — So Saul stayed with the apostles and went all around Jerusalem with them, preaching boldly in the name of the Lord. He debated with some Greek-speaking Jews, but they tried to murder him. When the believers heard about this, they took him down to Caesarea and sent him away to Tarsus, his hometown.

Other Devotionals from Heartlight for Tuesday, May 20, 2025

A daily passage of Scripture emphasizing praise to our God.
"This most generous God who gives seed to the farmer that becomes bread for your meals is more than extravagant with you. He gives you something you..."
A daily devotional about the work of the Holy Spirit in our lives.
"May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit."
A daily devotional featuring a Bible verse, thought and prayer.
"If the LORD delights in a man's way, he makes his steps firm; though he stumble, he will not fall, for the LORD upholds him with his hand."
A daily devotional featuring wise counsel found in Scripture.
"Anyone who listens to the word but does not do what it says is like a man who looks at his face in a mirror and, after looking at himself, goes away and..."

About This Devotional

Unstoppable! is a one-year devotional guide through the book of Acts. Each devotional consists of a scripture passage, a reflection and a prayer. The reflection opens up the day's scripture and shows how it challenges one to live for Jesus.

Unstoppable! is written by Phil Ware.

Scripture quotations are taken from the Holy Bible, New Living Translation, copyright ©1996, 2004, 2007, 2013, 2015 by Tyndale House Foundation. Used by permission of Tyndale House Publishers, Inc., Carol Stream, Illinois 60188. All rights reserved.