I have many people in this city
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I always fell encouraged by the words the Lord said to Paul when he was in Corinth.
There he faved fierce opposition and even insult from the Jews in synagogue. He then left the synagogue and started a new church. Many people heard the message and were baptized.
One night the Lord spoke to Paul in a vision: “Do not be afraid; keep on speaking, do not be silent. For I am with you, and no one is going to attack and harm you, because I have many people in this city.” So Paul stayed in Corinth for a year and a half, teaching them the word of God. (Acts 18:9-11 NIV)
The Lord not only assured Paul his presence and protection, he also told Paul that He had many people in the city , to support and co-work with him, they ware never alone. So Paul stayed in Corinth for a long time of year and half, teaching the words of God.
We also face difficulties even opposition in our service to the Lord . Do not lose heart, keep on doing the good work, for the Lord is with us , he will protect us, and He has many people around us.
Blessings .
Bible verses,
Each Sabbath found Paul at the synagogue, trying to convince the Jews and Greeks alike. 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. But when they opposed and insulted him, Paul shook the dust from his clothes and said, “Your blood is upon your own heads—I am innocent. From now on I will go preach to the Gentiles.”
Then he left and went to the home of Titius Justus, a Gentile who worshiped God and lived next door to the synagogue. Crispus, the leader of the synagogue, and everyone in his household believed in the Lord. Many others in Corinth also heard Paul, became believers, and were baptized.
One night the Lord spoke to Paul in a vision and told him, “Don’t be afraid! Speak out! Don’t be silent! For I am with you, and no one will attack and harm you, for many people in this city belong to me.” So Paul stayed there for the next year and a half, teaching the word of God. Acts of the Apostles 18:4-11 NLT
