“유대인들이 안디옥과 이고니온에서 와서 무리를 초인하여 돌로 바울을 쳐서 죽은 줄로 알고 성 밖에 끌어 내치니라”(행 14: 19).
우리가 예수를 알고, 믿고, 증거하는 것은 모두 성령의 역사입니다. 사도 바울 일행이 루스드라에서 앉은뱅이를 고치며 여러 이적과 기사로 담대히 복음 전했던 것도 성령의 역사였습니다. 그에 반해 유대인들의 핍박도 심했습니다. 심지어 그 멀리서 사람들을 몰고 와 사도 바울을 돌로 쳤습니다. 피투성이가 돼 쓰러진 그를 성 밖으로 끌어내 던졌습니다.
“주님, 새 날 다시 눈 뜨게 하시니 감사합니다. 죽은 줄 알고 성 밖에 내다 버렸던 사도 바울, 다시 눈 뜨게 하셔서 살려 주시니 감사합니다. 오늘도 저희 귀한 생명들 기회를 따라 복음 전하며 기쁨과 감사의 삶을 살게 하옵소서. 예수님 이름으로 기도합니다. 아멘.”
“Then some Jews came from Antioch and Iconium and won the crowd over. They stoned Paul and dragged him outside the city, thinking he was dead.” (Acts 14:19)
It is by the work of the Holy Spirit that we come to know Jesus, believe in Him, and bear witness to Him. It was also the Holy Spirit who empowered Paul and his companions in Lystra to heal the man who had been crippled from birth and to boldly proclaim the gospel through many signs and wonders. In contrast, the persecution from the Jews was severe. They even traveled a great distance, stirred up the people, and stoned Paul. Covered in blood, he collapsed, and they dragged him out of the city, assuming he was dead.
“Lord, thank You for opening our eyes to a new day. Thank You for restoring the apostle Paul—who was dragged outside the city and left for dead—and granting him life again. Today as well, may our precious lives be used according to the opportunities You give, so that we may proclaim the gospel and live with joy and gratitude. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.” (translated by AI)
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