Tuned In – Palm Valley Youth

By Penny Swanson

S – Scripture

Acts 28:30-31

For the next two years, Paul lived in Rome at his own expense. He welcomed all who visited him, boldly proclaiming the Kingdom of God and teaching about the Lord Jesus Christ. And no one tried to stop him.

O – Own words/observation

Paul was sent to Rome as a prisoner to see Caesar. This verse says he was there two years so far without seeing Caesar and he’s just hanging out preaching the gospel. Paul was a “go with the flow” guy. Instead of worrying about being a prisoner in Rome, he’s looking at the positive side of things. He’s preaching the gospel constantly. I’m wondering if Paul hadn’t been sent to Rome, how long would it have taken the gospel to reach that area? God used this situation with Paul to further the gospel. God knew Paul would preach wherever he was so Paul goes to Rome as a prisoner.

A – Application

I want to be a “go with the flow” girl! I want God to use me wherever I am in whatever I’m doing to further the gospel for Him! I want to have the perspective that every day is a day for furthering God’s kingdom. It’s not about me. It’s about God and me fitting into His plans and not the other way around!

P – Prayer

God, thanks for reminding me today that You can use me no matter where I am. I can be at the grocery store, gas station, dr’s appt, wherever, and I can represent You. Help me to recognize that every day is about YOU. Help the students to see that no matter what’s going on in their life, You are there and You can use them. Help us all to “go with the flow” of reaching out to the lost world around us. I love you, God!!! Amen.