“When Paul had gathered a bundle of sticks and put them on the fire, a viper came out because of the heat and fastened on his hand. When the native people saw the creature hanging from his hand, they said to one another, “No doubt this man is a murderer. Though he has escaped from the sea, Justice has not allowed him to live.” He, however, shook off the creature into the fire and suffered no harm. They were waiting for him to swell up or suddenly fall down dead. But when they had waited a long time and saw no misfortune come to him, they changed their minds and said that he was a god.”
‭‭Acts‬ ‭28:3-6‬ ‭ESV‬‬
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All,

This stands out because Luke says, “But when they had waited a long time and saw no misfortune come to him, they changed their minds and said that he was a god.”  The people judged him very quickly and also praised him just as quickly. Does this sound familiar?  The opinions of people can change like the wind, but God’s affection for us never changes. As it important for us all to seek the approval of One. Please pray that we and our friends seeks Gods approval today above all else. Please pray for your friend who doesn’t have a relationship with Christ.