Song # 1972.1 from Our Gospel In Song Collection by Col Johnston. We read in the Book of Acts in chapter 18 that Paul remained in Corinth for a year and a half after God told him in a vision that he would come to no harm from the people in the city.
One night the Lord spoke to Paul in a vision “Do not be afraid, keep on speaking, do not be silent” (Acts 18:9). “For I am with you, and no-one is going to attack and harm you, because I have many people in this city” (Acts 18:10). So Paul stayed for a year and a half, teaching them the word of God (Acts 18:11). While Gallio was proconsul of Achaia, the Jews made a united attack on Paul and brought him into the court (Acts 18:12). “This man” they charged “is persuading the people to worship God in ways contrary to the law” (Acts 18:13). Just as Paul was about to speak, Gallio said to the Jews “If you Jews were making a complaint about some misdemeanour or serious crime, it would be reasonable for me to listen to you” (Acts 18:14). “But since it involves questions about words and names and your own law - settle the matter yourselves. I will not be a judge of such things” (Acts 18:15). So he had them ejected from the court (Acts 18:16). Then they all turned on Sosthenes the synagogue ruler and beat him in front of the court. But Gallio showed no concern whatever (Acts 18:17).
Thought for today: thank God for what you have, trust God for what you need.
Thought for the future: no-one is more secure than those in God’s hands. Where will you spend your eternity?