God loves to find His children yearning after Him and seeking His presence. Please find encouragement here to embrace that quest.
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 →
"Aeneas," Peter said to him, "Jesus Christ heals you. Get up and take care of your mat." Immediately Aeneas got up. Acts 9:34 (NIV) He has been in bed for 8 years. He has no control of his situation. He cannot move. He is paralyzed. But Peter visits. He is a man focused... Continue Reading →
Then the church throughout Judea, Galilee and Samaria enjoyed a time of peace. It was strengthened; and encouraged by the Holy Spirit, it grew in numbers, living in the fear of the Lord. Acts 9:31 (NIV) The Bible speaks of the Holy Spirit as if He is present like any other character written of... Continue Reading →
When he came to Jerusalem, he tried to join the disciples, but they were all afraid of him, not believing that he really was a disciple. Acts 9:26 (NIV) He comes to the Believers. But nobody seems to believe that this man could really be a disciple. They know of his past. It doesn´t... Continue Reading →
Yet Saul grew more and more powerful and baffled the Jews living in Damascus by proving that Jesus is the Christ. Acts9:22 (NIV) He is a changed man. He has come to know Jesus. This is not a figure of speech. It is not a convenient expression. This man has been confronted by our... Continue Reading →
But the Lord said to Ananias, "Go! This man is my chosen instrument to carry my name before the Gentiles and their kings and before the people of Israel. Acts9:15 (NIV) God asks Ananias to respond to a specific call. He wants him to go and touch a man of ill repute. This seems... Continue Reading →
The Lord told him, "Go to the house of Judas on Straight Street and ask for a man from Tarsus named Saul, for he is praying. Acts 9:11 (NIV) Jesus calls. He speaks to His servant. He tells him to get up and go. He sends him on a mission to a place where... Continue Reading →
"I am Jesus, whom you are persecuting," he replied. "Now get up and go into the city, and you will be told what you must do. "Acts 9:6 (NIV) Jesus takes this moment to direct His new follower. He tells him to react to his newfound connection to Christ. He tells him to go... Continue Reading →
"Who are you, Lord?" Saul asked. Acts 8:5 (NIV) The brilliance of God shines through! It is the moment of encounter! Paul is meeting his Lord! He cannot see Him but he can hear the Voice piercing his soul. God is calling out to him. He cannot stand in this moment. He is on... Continue Reading →
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