One God

Pete Kersker - Jul 31, 2026

Paul and Barnabas were faithfully following the Holy Spirit's lead. They traveled from place to place telling everyone they met that Jesus is the Christ. Through him, all people can be saved.

"We are bringing you good news, telling you to turn from these worthless things to the living God, who made the heavens and the earth and the sea and everything in them” (Acts 14:15 NIV).

Some of the people listened to them and believed. Others simply walked away. Still others got jealous and angry, turning against and threatening them. In Lystra, the people believed Paul and Barnabas were gods. Paul and Barnabas, though, faithfully pointed all of them to the truth.

“In the past, he let all nations go their own way. Yet he has not left himself without testimony: He has shown kindness by giving you rain from heaven and crops in their seasons; he provides you with plenty of food and fills your hearts with joy" (Acts 14:16-17 NIV).

There is only one God, who created the heavens and the earth and still holds all things together. That God, the LORD God, gives us life and breath and everything else. Now, because He sent His Son, Jesus, we know that we can get off the path that leads to death and join God again on the path of life.

Even with these words, they had difficulty keeping the crowd from sacrificing to them (Acts 14:18 NIV)

Do you ever get off of the path of life, walking with God? Did you come back?
What helps you remember how good it is to walk together with God?