"Take courage."

Acts 23:11, But on the night immediately following, the Lord stood at his side and said, "Take courage; for as you have solemnly witnessed to My cause at Jerusalem, so you must witness at Rome also."

Paul was warned, even before he went to Jerusalem, that he would be bound for his faith, and that he would never see his friends from Ephesus again, yet he was willing. And he was given this kind of strength, because of his willingness to be used, that he would be a witness for Jesus Christ to the Gentiles of Rome as well, ultimately giving his life in ministry. Do we really see our lives in Christ as His life? Am I willing to be used for His purposes?

I trust You , O Lord; use me for Your purposes today!