Even from your own number men will arise and distort the truth in order to draw away disciples after them.

Some in the crowd shouted one thing and some another, and since the commander could not get at the truth because of the uproar, he ordered that Paul be taken into the barracks. 35When Paul reached the steps, the violence of the mob was so great he had to be carried by the soldiers. 36The crowd that followed kept shouting, “Get rid of him!”

‘The God of our ancestors has chosen you to know his will and to see the Righteous One and to hear words from his mouth. 15You will be his witness to all people of what you have seen and heard. 

The following night the Lord stood near Paul and said, “Take courage! As you have testified about me in Jerusalem, so you must also testify in Rome.”

Lord God my Father,

You are Truth and Light. Give me discernment over your way and the way of the deceiver. Give me courage to stand fast for your perfect nature and strength to deny the darkness. Give me your Peace in every situation I may face so I don’t fail to represent you well. Cause me to share your way in such a way it is appealing and confident.

In Jesus name I pray,

Amen