There is a moment in Acts 18 that might be the most personally revealing moment in all of Paul’s ministry. It is not a miracle. It is not a sermon. It is Jesus, appearing to Paul in the night, and saying four powerful words: “Do not be afraid.” Jesus would not have said that if Paul were not struggling.

Paul would later write to the church in Corinth and describe his state of mind, "I was with you in weakness, in fear, and in much trembling." (1 Corinthians 2:3) That sounds like a man who was lonely and struggling and a little discouraged.

Maybe you know what that feels like in your own life. You are trying to serve Jesus, but it’s not easy. You are trying to share your faith and love everybody and be a good disciple, but people keep breaking your heart. You smile and say “I’m fine” when someone asks – but sometimes you are not fine.

If that is where you are today, this is for you. Because what God gave Paul in Corinth, He can give you, too. Please find Acts 18:1-8.