God loves to find His children yearning after Him and seeking His presence. Please find encouragement here to embrace that quest.
While they were worshiping the Lord and fasting, the Holy Spirit said, "Set apart for me Barnabas and Saul for the work to which I have called them." Acts 13:2 (NIV) The Holy Spirit Speaks! If we care to take note, we see that it happens when certain conditions are met. People have their... Continue Reading →
They passed the first and second guards and came to the iron gate leading to the city. It opened for them by itself, and they went through it. When they had walked the length of one street, suddenly the angel left him. Acts 12:10 (NIV) It seems like a dream. It is too good... Continue Reading →
Suddenly an angel of the Lord appeared and a light shone in the cell. He struck Peter on the side and woke him up. "Quick, get up!" he said, and the chains fell off Peter's wrists. Acts 12:7 (NIV) Guards all around! Mission impossible! There´s no escape for the man of God, but wait! ... Continue Reading →
He was a good man, full of the Holy Spirit and faith, and a great number of people were brought to the Lord. Acts 11:24 He is described as a good man. He is said to be full of the Holy Spirit. He has faith. Are these the things people use to describe us? ... Continue Reading →
So if God gave them the same gift as he gave us, who believed in the Lord Jesus Christ, who was I to think that I could oppose God?" Acts 11:17 (NIV) Here we have a gathering of believers. They have sold everything to step out in faith in Jesus Christ. They have professed... Continue Reading →
The circumcised believers who had come with Peter were astonished that the gift of the Holy Spirit had been poured out even on the Gentiles. Acts 10:45 (NIV) It is an error that has always been present in religious circles. Some feel privileged or right with God, but cannot imagine their less-righteous brothers or... Continue Reading →
You know what has happened throughout Judea, beginning in Galilee after the baptism that John preached--Acts 10: 37 Peter stands to address the group of hearers. He starts off by referring to the fact that the people are aware of Jesus. People already know of the stir Christ has made, the wonders and the... Continue Reading →
One day at about three in the afternoon he had a vision. He distinctly saw an angel of God, who came to him and said, "Cornelius!" Acts 10:3 (NIV) He is described as devout and God-fearing. It is said that he gives generously to those in need. Scriptures say he prays to God regularly.... Continue Reading →
He took her by the hand and helped her to her feet. Then he called the believers and the widows and presented her to them alive. Acts 9:41 (NIV) A good disciple dies. God sends another powerful friend of His to the funeral. But the outcome is unexpected. Peter sends the weeping out. He... Continue Reading →
Peter sent them all out of the room; then he got down on his knees and prayed. Turning toward the dead woman, he said, "Tabitha, get up." She opened her eyes, and seeing Peter she sat up. Acts 9:40 (NIV) Have we ever truly sat down to consider the size of faith and the... Continue Reading →
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