08/27/2026
Meditation For My Spiritual Family, Aug. 27, 2026. Play Your Part In Building God’s Church.
When the uproar had ended, Paul sent for the disciples and, after encouraging them, said goodbye and set out for Macedonia. He traveled through that area, speaking many words of encouragement to the people, and finally arrived in Greece, where he stayed three months. Because some Jews had plotted against him just as he was about to sail for Syria, he decided to go back through Macedonia. He was accompanied by Sopater son of Pyrrhus from Berea, Aristarchus and Secundus from Thessalonica, Gaius from Derbe, Timothy also, and Tychicus and Trophimus from the province of Asia. These men went on ahead and waited for us at Troas. But we sailed from Philippi after the Festival of Unleavened Bread, and five days later joined the others at Troas, where we stayed seven days. (Acts 20:1 – 6 NIV).
Traveling through Macedonia and Greece after a major riot, Paul was able to avoid a Jewish plot on his life by changing his route to Troas. For Paul, God's Gospel would be made present through his presence, strengthening believers' faith and, in turn, the area's spirituality.
The church has an example to follow daily in its mission to spread the Gospel. All are encouraged to work on the endeavor for the advancement of God’s Kingdom among us.
Hymn
Thy kingdom come, O God,
thy rule, O Christ, begin;
break with thine iron rod
the tyrannies of sin.
Where is thy reign of peace
and purity and love?
When shall all hatred cease,
as in the realms above?
Prayer:
Lord, we, in Partnership with You, seek to extend Your kingdom. Amen