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by Sandy Shaw
We were reading of how Barnabas and Paul on this first mission - this first outreach - this first venture into totally fresh territory for Jesus Christ - preached in Pisidian Antioch, and from Acts 13:16 we are given the text and content of Paul's message.
We have what God gave him to proclaim - the first vital elements - when preaching in a Jewish setting - in the synagogue - but with Gentiles present too - people like us who realised the Jews had something of God which was real. These Gentiles are interested, hungry and seeking God.
Verse 19. Paul begins by speaking of GOD choosing Israel - (we need to remember that in these days when there is a battle on for Jerusalem and that piece of land in the centre of Jerusalem where the Temple used to be.)
Paul speaks about the time the children of Israel spent in Egypt - the way they were led out - the time in the wilderness - the judges - Samuel - Saul their first king - and then King David. Then - he speaks about JESUS.
David was a man after God's own heart - a man who fulfilled the will of God - although displaying various weaknesses. David learned to obey God.
God had given Israel so much. God made them a nation and set them free when they were in bondage, raising up leaders.
Paul goes on to express the truth that God has not yet given you everything He has for you - or all that you need. God has even more for you.
Let me stop here today, and ask. Have you received everything God has for you? Or, are you aware that God has something further to give you? Take time in prayer and with the Word of God open before you as you consider these questions. Take time. Make time. God may have something very special to give you or say to you.
Alexander 'Sandy' Shaw is pastor of Nairn Christian Fellowship in Nairn, Scotland. Nairn is 17 miles east of Inverness - on the Moray Firth Coast - not far from the Loch Ness Monster!
Gifted as a Biblical teacher, Sandy is firmly committed to making sure that his teachings are firmly grounded in the Word.
Sandy has a weekly radio talk which can be heard via the Internet on Saturday at 11:40am, New Orleans time, at wsho.com.
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