Acts 13:49-52
49The word of the Lord spread through the whole region. 50But the Jews incited the God-fearing women of high standing and the leading men of the city. They stirred up persecution against Paul and Barnabas, and expelled them from their region. 51So they shook the dust from their feet in protest against them and went to Iconium. 52And the disciples were filled with joy and with the Holy Spirit.
There are many times that I feel that it is difficult and hard to reach others and to be a representative of Christ. People today reject and, in their own way, persecute Him. Paul and Barnabas show to just bounce right back from these problems. They just continued to move on and share the good news of Christ.
When it is hard and tough to share Salvation to people, I need to trust in the Lord and bounce right back from these things. I need to continue to move on and pray that God will work in the hearts of those I testify to.
Father, I pray that I be a light for you. I thank you for these opportunities to share your good news to others. Lord, I pray that I move on and bounce right back when I hit a road block. I know that I can trust in you. I thank you for being with me and I pray that you continue to guide me. I pray all these things in your Holy name.
Amen.
Wednesday, February 06, 2008
Tuesday, February 05, 2008
Even When It Hurts
Psalms 15:4-5
4 who despises a vile man
but honors those who fear the LORD,
who keeps his oath
even when it hurts,
5 who lends his money without usury
and does not accept a bribe against the innocent.
He who does these things
will never be shaken.
This passage shows the moral, God's moral, for His people. It says that the person honors the Lord. In all these things, we can honor Him.
I can honor the Lord with my choices and the way that I deal with decisions. When it comes to a tough choice, I know that I can trust in the Lord, even when it feels like its going to hurt me.
Father, I know that your will is the best. I know that having my morals rooted in you may hurt at times, but it is honoring you. Lord, let me honor you with my life and with what I do. I pray that I may give glory to you.
Amen.
4 who despises a vile man
but honors those who fear the LORD,
who keeps his oath
even when it hurts,
5 who lends his money without usury
and does not accept a bribe against the innocent.
He who does these things
will never be shaken.
This passage shows the moral, God's moral, for His people. It says that the person honors the Lord. In all these things, we can honor Him.
I can honor the Lord with my choices and the way that I deal with decisions. When it comes to a tough choice, I know that I can trust in the Lord, even when it feels like its going to hurt me.
Father, I know that your will is the best. I know that having my morals rooted in you may hurt at times, but it is honoring you. Lord, let me honor you with my life and with what I do. I pray that I may give glory to you.
Amen.
Monday, February 04, 2008
To All People
Acts 11:19-21
19Now those who had been scattered by the persecution in connection with Stephen traveled as far as Phoenicia, Cyprus and Antioch, telling the message only to Jews. 20Some of them, however, men from Cyprus and Cyrene, went to Antioch and began to speak to Greeks also, telling them the good news about the Lord Jesus. 21The Lord's hand was with them, and a great number of people believed and turned to the Lord.
The disciples went and shared the gospel to all the people. Through Peter's vision, they learned that all should know the glory of God.
We should not be picking who to share the grace of God to. God puts unexpected people into our lives so that we may share with them the gospel. Salvation is for everyone.
Father, I thank you for this word of Salvation. I pray that all may know your grace and have a relationship with you. Lord, I thank you for all people that you have put into my life, and that I may know that you want to save everyone, not just the people that I feel like sharing to. Let me do that I pray. Thank you and I give you all the glory in Jesus name.
Amen.
19Now those who had been scattered by the persecution in connection with Stephen traveled as far as Phoenicia, Cyprus and Antioch, telling the message only to Jews. 20Some of them, however, men from Cyprus and Cyrene, went to Antioch and began to speak to Greeks also, telling them the good news about the Lord Jesus. 21The Lord's hand was with them, and a great number of people believed and turned to the Lord.
The disciples went and shared the gospel to all the people. Through Peter's vision, they learned that all should know the glory of God.
We should not be picking who to share the grace of God to. God puts unexpected people into our lives so that we may share with them the gospel. Salvation is for everyone.
Father, I thank you for this word of Salvation. I pray that all may know your grace and have a relationship with you. Lord, I thank you for all people that you have put into my life, and that I may know that you want to save everyone, not just the people that I feel like sharing to. Let me do that I pray. Thank you and I give you all the glory in Jesus name.
Amen.
Saturday, February 02, 2008
Face To Face
Exodus 33:11
11 The LORD would speak to Moses face to face, as a man speaks with his friend. Then Moses would return to the camp, but his young aide Joshua son of Nun did not leave the tent.
Moses's relationship with the Lord was a great friendship. They spoke on a regular basis. Moses would always be in the Lord's presence. Their relationship was a strong relationship because of the time they spent together.
I want to have a good relationship with the Lord. I need to spend that time with Him. If I don't spend the time to know Him, how am I going to have a good relationship with Him. I need to spend the time reading His words and listening and talking to Him.
Father, I thank you for these words. I pray that I may have a great relationship with you like how Moses did. He spent the time with you, face to face. Lord, I pray that I may have that same relationship with you, that I may know your face to face. Let me to continue to grow closer to you, to continue to pray and read your words. I pray all these things in your Holy name.
Amen.
11 The LORD would speak to Moses face to face, as a man speaks with his friend. Then Moses would return to the camp, but his young aide Joshua son of Nun did not leave the tent.
Moses's relationship with the Lord was a great friendship. They spoke on a regular basis. Moses would always be in the Lord's presence. Their relationship was a strong relationship because of the time they spent together.
I want to have a good relationship with the Lord. I need to spend that time with Him. If I don't spend the time to know Him, how am I going to have a good relationship with Him. I need to spend the time reading His words and listening and talking to Him.
Father, I thank you for these words. I pray that I may have a great relationship with you like how Moses did. He spent the time with you, face to face. Lord, I pray that I may have that same relationship with you, that I may know your face to face. Let me to continue to grow closer to you, to continue to pray and read your words. I pray all these things in your Holy name.
Amen.
Friday, February 01, 2008
All Powerful
Acts 8:36-40
36As they traveled along the road, they came to some water and the eunuch said, "Look, here is water. Why shouldn't I be baptized?"[f] 38And he gave orders to stop the chariot. Then both Philip and the eunuch went down into the water and Philip baptized him. 39When they came up out of the water, the Spirit of the Lord suddenly took Philip away, and the eunuch did not see him again, but went on his way rejoicing. 40Philip, however, appeared at Azotus and traveled about, preaching the gospel in all the towns until he reached Caesarea.
Our God is an awesome God. He can even do teleportation. Even in the world of superheroes, teleportation is pretty neat, but when the Lord does teleportation, we know that He is mighty because it is real. Our Lord is Lord over all things, even super power. How cool is that!
Through His words, I know that my Lord is a powerful God. He is the one who created life out of his voice. He is the one that can even make teleportation happen in real life. If it is His will, He can do anything. Thank God that He is on my side.
Father, I priase you with all of my heart because I know that you are with me. I know that I have a God that is all powerful. He is the awesome and mighty One. Lord, I pray that I may know you more and more through your words. I pray that I may draw closer in our relationship with you. Lord, I give you all the praise and glory in Jesus name.
Amen.
36As they traveled along the road, they came to some water and the eunuch said, "Look, here is water. Why shouldn't I be baptized?"[f] 38And he gave orders to stop the chariot. Then both Philip and the eunuch went down into the water and Philip baptized him. 39When they came up out of the water, the Spirit of the Lord suddenly took Philip away, and the eunuch did not see him again, but went on his way rejoicing. 40Philip, however, appeared at Azotus and traveled about, preaching the gospel in all the towns until he reached Caesarea.
Our God is an awesome God. He can even do teleportation. Even in the world of superheroes, teleportation is pretty neat, but when the Lord does teleportation, we know that He is mighty because it is real. Our Lord is Lord over all things, even super power. How cool is that!
Through His words, I know that my Lord is a powerful God. He is the one who created life out of his voice. He is the one that can even make teleportation happen in real life. If it is His will, He can do anything. Thank God that He is on my side.
Father, I priase you with all of my heart because I know that you are with me. I know that I have a God that is all powerful. He is the awesome and mighty One. Lord, I pray that I may know you more and more through your words. I pray that I may draw closer in our relationship with you. Lord, I give you all the praise and glory in Jesus name.
Amen.
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