Today's encouragement comes from Acts 19:20, where we read these few words:
"So the word of the Lord grew mightily and prevailed."It is good for both the church and the world, when the word of God grows mightily, and prevails. When the devil is put on the defensive, and the church advances boldly—real territory is gained, Christ is glorified, and all human be-ings benefit.
Let us pray toward this end; and let us live toward this end: that the word of God would grow and prevail. Remember also, that the “Word” of God’s *ulti-mate* expression is the Incarnate “Word,” “Logos,” our Lord Jesus Christ, (cf. Jn. 1:1 ff.). Let us thank God that we know that Christ has the victory, and that He is always overcoming His enemies, (cf. 1 Jn. 2:8b).
[Puritan quote of the day: "The Lord has a special eye upon and loves to dwell with these who are of choice and excellent spirits.” —Jeremiah Bur-roughs, in, "The Excellency of a Gracious Spirit"]
