I declare today that I have been faithful. If anyone suffers eternal death, it’s not my fault,20:26 Greek I am innocent of the blood of all. 27for I didn’t shrink from declaring all that God wants you to know.

When it was clear that we couldn’t persuade him, we gave up and said, “The Lord’s will be done.”

“But what shall I write the emperor? For there is no clear charge against him.

Now get to your feet! For I have appeared to you to appoint you as my servant and witness. Tell people that you have seen me, and tell them what I will show you in the future. 17And I will rescue you from both your own people and the Gentiles. I am sending you to the Gentiles 18to open their eyes, so they may turn from darkness to light and from the power of Satan to God.

Lord God my Father,

Make me faithful and bold to speak of your Truth in this world. Keep me from discouragement and overwhelmed with your Hope. Allow your Truth to bring hope to those around me. Open our eyes so we may see both light and darkness.

In Jesus name I pray,

Amen