# Daily Devo | Hardships As the Pathway to Peace (New Testament in a Year, Acts 14:1-28)

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Podcast: [Highrock Church](https://stenobird.com/podcast/highrock-church-6567476)
Published: 2026-07-06T09:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

While in Lystra, Paul heals a man who has been unable to walk since birth. The crowd is amazed and mistakenly concludes that Paul and Barnabas are gods who have come down in human form. Paul and Barnabas urgently reject this praise, directing the people instead to the living God who created all things and provides for their needs. Soon, however, opposition arrives from other cities, and the same crowd that once wanted to honor Paul turns against him and stones him, leaving him for dead. Yet Paul survives and remains just as dedicated to spreading the news about Jesus. Looking for a previous devo? Want to share one with a friend? Start here: https://www.highrock.org/daily-devotionals/ For Reflection: - Why did Paul and Barnabas refuse to accept the worship and praise of the crowd? - What are some ways that you see people taking credit that is not truly due to them? In what ways are you tempted to do the same? - How does Paul's response to persecution (v22) challenge or inspire you? - Prayer: Lord, help me give you all the glory, pointing others to your greatness rather than my own!

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