Good Morning Friends,
“Greet all the saints in Christ Jesus. The
brothers who are with me send greetings. All the saints send you greetings,
especially those who belong to Caesar's household. The grace of the Lord Jesus
Christ be with your spirit. Amen.”
(Philippians 4:21-23)
Paul had been sent to Rome to stand trial
before Caesar. At least that’s what the Jews and Romans thought. But that’s not
what God had in mind by allowing Paul to remain in prison and be sent to the
highest court in the empire. God’s plan included the salvation of some people, even
within the very household of the emperor!
At many times in the early history of the
church there wasn’t a place that would represent a greater enemy to the church
than the house of Caesar. But even in that place, the gospel penetrated and
impacted people’s lives.There is nowhere on earth that is impenetrable by the gospel!
The most liberal university, the most hostile
government, the most immoral city, all of them can be and have been penetrated
with the gospel. The gospel has the power to go anywhere.
So, don’t think anyplace is beyond God’s reach.
He may have to send someone to prison to get the message of the gospel
somewhere, but God can reach even the most difficult place. He can even reach
people in your family, your neighborhood, your school, your workplace. He may
even have you there just for that reason!
His, by Grace,
Steve
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