“And it came to pass, that, when I was come again to Jerusalem, even while I prayed in the temple, I was in a trance; and saw him saying unto me, Make haste, and get thee quickly out of Jerusalem: for they will not receive thy testimony concerning me.”
Acts 22:17-18 KJV
Then Paul returned to Jerusalem, and while he was praying in the temple, he entered another realm and saw the Lord Jesus Who said to Paul, ‘Hurry and depart from Jerusalem quickly, for the people here will not receive the truths you share about Me.’ Paul was in a trance and in Greek trance is ekstasis from which we get ecstasy which means taken to another state or realm. He was actually taken to another realm as a trance came over him. The more revelation Paul received, the more humble he became - let it be for us too! Jesus tells us all to follow Him and make disciples. When we obey Him, we will find that we are sharing the Gospel with those who don’t believe what we’re telling them. Jesus gave the good news and even though many believed yet many turned away from Him. The same happened to Paul and we may be sure it happens to us as well. People’s responses should not stop us from giving the good news to all! That’s our purpose on planet earth, to give the Gospel to all. Amen!
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