The Apostle Paul - 2024 >>>>>

The Apostle Paul - 2024 >>>>>


When the apostle Paul travelled through Asia Minor and Greece he felt lonely, persecuted, ridiculed, and often hated. For what? For His faith.


He was a pharisaic Jew who had a personal encounter with the Messiah and travelled the world to bring people that message of hope!


At the time, he had no idea what the impact of his ministry was. 

However, his opponents viewed him as one of those who’ve 'turned the world upside down!'


What a blessing it is to know that people who 'oppose faith', are viewing those who preach salvation through the Messiah, as those who are 'turning this world upside down!'


I don’t want to be known for anything but for 'turning the world upside down' with the message of salvation through the finished work of our precious Messiah!


Remember, “Be careful how you walk, not as unwise men, but as wise, making the most of your time, because the days are evil” (Ephesians 5:15-16).

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