Acts 27-28

We do not know much about the death and martyrdom of the Apostle Paul. We know he made 1 trip to Rome and ended up in prison and was released. Most resources believe he made a second trip and died in Rome. This is probably the when the book of II Timothy was written. I am constantly amazed at the life of Paul. He had such zeal and enthusiasm for Jesus, shared his faith, grew and cared for the Body of Christ. Wouldn't you like to tap into that zeal? In Acts 27-28, we see Paul suffer a shipwreck at sea, get bitten by a poisonous snake, and is stuck under house arrest for 2 years. His attitude is what strikes me! Positive, forward-looking, Christ-centered, an attitude that said, "For me to live is Christ, and to die is gain".

He knew Jesus personally and intimately. Jesus was not just a part of his life...He was his life! I pray that God will make us all like Jesus and to be filled with His love so we can share it with others!


Jack Exum
April 15