Many in This City | Wednesday | July 1

Wednesday – July 1: Many in This City

Read

• Acts 18:4–10
• Isaiah 55:11
• 1 Corinthians 2:3
• Isaiah 41:10

Summary

• Paul faithfully preached the gospel, but many people rejected him and spoke against him. Even so, he did not stop sharing Jesus.
• Not everyone rejected the message. Crispus, the synagogue leader, believed in Jesus, and many other Corinthians also believed and were baptized.
• This reminds us that God’s Word never fails.
• Even when we do not see immediate results, He continues working in people’s hearts.
• Paul faced fear, discouragement, and strong opposition. Like us, he sometimes felt weak and uncertain.
• Jesus encouraged Paul in a vision and told him not to be afraid.
• He promised to be with him because many people in Corinth were ready to accept the gospel.
• God knows the hearts of people better than we do. He often prepares others before we ever meet them.
• We may become discouraged when people reject our witness or when we do not see quick results.
• God asks us to remain faithful and trust Him with the outcome.
• God’s promise to be with His people still stands today.
• His presence gives us courage to keep serving Him even when the work is difficult.

Question

• How should I respond when sharing Jesus becomes difficult?

Answer

• Do not give up. Trust God’s promises, remain faithful, and believe that He is still working in people’s lives.

Reflection

• When I become discouraged, do I focus on the opposition around me or on God’s promise to be with me?

Takeaway

• God is always with those who faithfully serve Him. Keep sharing Jesus and trust Him to change hearts in His own time.