Acquainted

We are currently following Paul’s second missionary journey. There is a link in the “sites” section that will allow you to interactively track his journey.


Acts 18
1 Then Paul left Athens and went to Corinth. 2 There he became acquainted with a Jew named Aquila, born in Pontus, who had recently arrived from Italy with his wife, Priscilla. They had left Italy when Claudius Caesar deported all Jews from Rome. 3 Paul lived and worked with them, for they were tentmakers just as he was. 4 Each Sabbath found Paul at the synagogue, trying to convince the Jews and Greeks alike. 5 And after Silas and Timothy came down from Macedonia, Paul spent all his time preaching the word. He testified to the Jews that Jesus was the Messiah.


Acquainted. Yesterday, we focused on the role we play in helping to introduce others to Jesus. Today, I was struck by the need for acquaintances in accomplishing that task. We are introduced to a couple that will be acquainted with the rest of Paul’s ministry (check out Romans 16:3, 1 Corinthians 16:19, 2 Timothy 4:19). The journey we are on was never meant to be walked alone. The role we play in introducing others to Jesus was never meant to be accomplished alone. Take a minute to thank God for the acquaintances he has weaved in to your story. Ask God if there is anyone in your current circle of influence that you need to become more acquainted with.