Acts 20 Uproars

Acts 20 Uproars

There was an uproar in Ephesus over the goddess Diana. The mercenaries created an uproar against Paul because he spoke against their idol. This uproar lasted for two hours until the city clerk put an end to it. After this uproar Paul called his disciples together, gave them hugs and left for Macedonia. From there he traveled to Philippi, to Troas and to Miletus. There were other places listed that he stopped and ministered to the people and finally ends up in Greece. Paul preached in Troas from morning to night. During this time a young man named Eutychus goes to sleep while sitting on the windowsill when he falls out of the window three stories and dies. Paul proceeds downstairs, lays on the dead body and raises him from the dead. The boy gets up, eats and Paul continues to speak until daybreak. Paul then returns to Ephesus where he meets with the disciples and tells them of his journey to Jerusalem.

The uproars usually cease, so be patient; but be sure to get ready for the next battle.

Paul was going to Jerusalem. Along the way, he met with dear friends, ministered the Word, and even enjoyed a quiet voyage and a refreshing walk. God’s servants need to get away from people and have time alone to think, meditate, and pray. Paul knew he was facing danger in Jerusalem, and he wanted to be prepared spiritually.

In his farewell message to the elders, Paul reviewed his past ministry, shared his present concerns, and revealed future dangers. If you want to catch the heart of Paul, consider his statements: “Serving the Lord…I kept back nothing.. that I may finish my race with joy…it is more blessed to give than to receive.”

One day life will end, and we will have to give our farewell speech. Can we look back without regret and look ahead without fear? Will we finish our race with joy even while others are weeping?

 

 

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