Same Mission, New Space
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Rev. Tetteh-Annor Larbi | November 9 2025 | Acts 19:8-10
KEY VERSE: “But some of them became obstinate; they refused to believe and publicly maligned the Way. So Paul left them. He took the disciples with him and had discussions daily in the lecture hall of Tyrannus.”_ (Acts 19:9, NIV)
MESSAGE:
After Paul’s experience with John’s disciples in Ephesus, he spent three months teaching boldly in the synagogue, reasoning about the kingdom of God. His message was powerful, but not everyone received it. Some became stubborn and opposed the truth. Rather than arguing endlessly, Paul made a Spirit-led decision: he shifted his ministry location to the lecture hall of Tyrannus, where hearts were open and the Word could spread freely. Paul’s choice was a redirection. His mission didn’t change; his method did. What looked like rejection became a doorway to greater impact. For two years, he taught daily, and through that steady faithfulness, the message of Christ reached the entire region of Asia.
There are moments when God asks us to move our ministry without abandoning our mission. Some spaces close because the season has changed. When opposition rises or doors shut, it’s not always a sign to quit—it may be God leading you to a new space where His purpose will grow stronger.
If you’re in a moment of frustration, take a cue from Paul: discern the shift, follow the Spirit, and keep going. Your obedience in the new place could be the key to the next wave of influence.
FEET AND HANDS FOR THE MESSAGE:
Don’t let resistance make you retreat. When one door closes, ask God for the courage to find where He’s opening another. Stay faithful to your calling even when the setting changes. God’s Word still spreads through those who refuse to stop when things get hard. PRAYER:
Lord, help me to know when to stay and when to move. Give me wisdom to follow Your Spirit when the place changes but the purpose remains. May my obedience turn closed doors into new opportunities for Your glory. In Jesus’ name, Amen. THERE SHALL BE SHOWERS OF BLESSING.
SHOWERS! BLESSINGS!!
The 365 DAILY BIBLE READING
DAILY word study: MALIGNED The word maligned, translated in Greek as kakologeō, combines kakos (evil, bad) and logos (word, speech). It means “to speak evil of,” “to slander,” or “to verbally abuse.” In Acts 19:9, some in the synagogue maligned the Way — they didn’t just reject Paul’s message; they actively spoke against the truth of Christ.
Slander is the weapon of the resistant heart. When people can’t refute the truth, they often attack the messenger. Yet Paul didn’t argue back; he moved forward. His response shows that human words don’t hinder God’s work—it’s strengthened through faithful endurance.
(See also Matthew 5:11; 1 Peter 3:16.)
Reflect on this:
How do you respond when truth is misunderstood or opposed? Like Paul, learn to let resistance refine your resolve rather than silence your witness.
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