Advent Four - Christ For All Nations

 4) Cyprus

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6 They travelled through the whole island until they came to Paphos. There they met a Jewish sorcerer and false prophet named Bar-Jesus, 7 who was an attendant of the proconsul, Sergius Paulus. The proconsul, an intelligent man, sent for Barnabas and Saul because he wanted to hear the word of God. 8 But Elymas the sorcerer (for that is what his name means) opposed them and tried to turn the proconsul from the faith. Acts 13

Cyprus; the observing nation.  The Island floating off the coast of Israel/Palestine.  A safe way from the troubles in the middle east (though it is still divided, and has had it's own degree of mess). 

The passage says that the Roman governor was a intelligent man, and was able to see that what was going on across the water was worth investigating.  Paul and Barnabas were prepared to explain the good news, and registered strong opposition from the Governor's personal sorcerer. 

When we are filled with the Spirit of the Creator we are able to do things with boldness and confidence.  This is true for all of us.  The Spirit within us gives us what we need; we do not need to invent it or summon in up ourselves.

PRAYER: You came to earth for all people, so that all can be free.