And the night following the Lord stood by him, and said, Be of good cheer, Paul: for as thou hast testified of me in Jerusalem, so must thou bear witness also at Rome.
That night, Jesus came and stood right next to Paul and said, 'Hey, keep your head up! You've been telling people about me here in Jerusalem, and you're going to do the same thing in Rome too.'
When you're stressed about what's next, God already knows where you're headed, and he's got your back.
📚 Historical Context
In the Book of Acts, Paul was in Jerusalem facing intense opposition from Jewish leaders after his missionary travels, having just testified boldly before the Sanhedrin, which led to a riot and his arrest. That night, as he was held in custody, the Lord appeared to him in a vision to provide encouragement and reassurance. This event highlights God's ongoing guidance for Paul amid persecution, as part of the larger narrative of spreading the Gospel to the Gentiles and eventually to Rome.
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