Acts 21 Paul's third Journey Continues

 

Acts 21 – Paul’s Third Journey Continues

 

Paul is leaving Miletus and passes a few places before he stops in Tyre. There he stays 7 days with his disciples. All the disciples are afraid of what awaits him in Jerusalem and begs him not to go. From there they go to Caesarea where he stays with Phillip an evangelist. The four daughters of Phillip prophesy to Paul of the danger that waits for him. Then comes a man named Agabus who removes Paul’s belt and binds himself with it, saying this is what the Jews in Jerusalem will do with Paul. Paul’s reply to this is “I am ready not only to be bound, but also to die at Jerusalem for the name of the Lord Jesus.” Paul knows what waits for him. He is going back to the people who taught him how to hate Christians, how to persecute them. He is going back to the people that knows about the change in him that took place on the road to Emmaus in Jerusalem. He knows that the disciples are truly concerned for him and would rather keep him safe by telling him not to go. He knows he will not be welcome there but also feels that it is God’s will that he go. The disciples saw that they could not persuade him, so agreed that God’s will be done.

Once he enters Jerusalem the church gladly welcomes him but is aware of the danger he is in. They want a meeting among themselves, so James and all the elders gather with Paul, and he tells him what has happened throughout his journey’s. They are happy to receive the news and glorified God. So, by purification, they made ready to meet with the counsel in seven days. But when he enters the temple the Jews who had heard that he spoke against Moses and circumcision attacked him and began to beat him. Paul had not spoken for or against it but told the people it was no longer necessary for salvation. The Jews did not give him a chance to explain but grabbed him and beat him. When the commander and the soldiers appeared, they saved Paul from being beaten to death. He was beaten beyond recognition and the chief captain did not know who he was saving.  

Sometimes our plans and good intentions seem to bring only trouble. But God is still in control!

 

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