“But many of the Jews were motivated by bitter jealousy and formed a large mob out of the troublemakers, unsavory characters, and street gangs to incite a riot. They set out to attack Jason’s house, for he had welcomed the apostles into his home. The mob was after Paul and Silas and sought to take them by force and bring them out to the people. When they couldn’t find them, they took Jason instead, along with some of the brothers in his house church, and dragged them before the city council. Along the way they screamed out, “Those troublemakers who have turned the world upside down have come here to our city.” (Acts 17:5-6)
As mentioned yesterday of the power experienced just being around those who know prayer and praise, which can bring deliverance, it can also trigger persecution!
This angry mob of religious people was after Paul and Silas, so when they couldn’t find them they persecuted Jason, as well as other brothers close to him.
It’s crucial to surround ourselves with real apostolic leaders, but know those bound in religion will come against the entire group! This is why many won’t step away from religion and into relationship, they aren’t willing to suffer for real truth! Far easier to relax and be religious!
I pray this not be the case with any of us!!!