God loves to find His children yearning after Him and seeking His presence. Please find encouragement here to embrace that quest.
"And now, compelled by the Spirit, I am going to Jerusalem, not knowing what will happen to me there. Acts 20:22 (NIV) As long as Christians live in a fallen world, we will have to tread through some uncertain times. The wind will certainly blow against those who set their hearts and their lives... Continue Reading →
I have declared to both Jews and Greeks that they must turn to God in repentance and have faith in our Lord Jesus. Acts 20:21 (NIV) A life of service and sacrifice for the Lord is summed up in this short description. Paul explains his mission and his faithfulness to his commission from above. ... Continue Reading →
Paul went down, threw himself on the young man and put his arms around him. "Don't be alarmed," he said. "He's alive!" Acts 20:10 (NIV) Much of our frustration today comes from our not understanding the nature of our world. We see the rocks and mountains and we think of them as we see... Continue Reading →
The assembly was in confusion: Some were shouting one thing, some another. Most of the people did not even know why they were there. Acts 19:32 (NIV) Confusion, assemblies, some saying one thing, some saying another, and some not even knowing why they are there. Is this a pretty good description of many of... Continue Reading →
He called them together, along with the workmen in related trades, and said: "Men, you know we receive a good income from this business. Acts 19:25 (NIV) There were times when other religions and idol worship were more widely spread. Many people made a living off of buying and selling, laboring for, and maintaining... Continue Reading →
About that time there arose a great disturbance about the Way. Acts 19:23 (NIV) Throughout history there have been times when people got all worked up about their beliefs. Great disturbances have risen for and against God. Can we detect anyone getting overly moved about where they stand with God now? Are we? Christian... Continue Reading →
One day the evil spirit answered them, "Jesus I know, and I know about Paul, but who are you?" Acts 19:15 (NIV) Reading the Bible gives us a look into realms we normally cannot see. A man who has an evil spirit afflicting him speaks out. The spirit knows people and powers which are... Continue Reading →
God did extraordinary miracles through Paul, Acts 19:11 God moves powerfully. In His name people are miraculously healed and people are amazed. However thrilling and beautiful the performance of miracles may seem, one thing must be remembered. It is the work of God. It is His business, His right, and His power. They are performed... Continue Reading →
When Paul placed his hands on them, the Holy Spirit came on them, and they spoke in tongues and prophesied. Acts 19:6 (NIV) There was a day when the appearance of the Holy Spirit in the lives of people was more than evident. What do we find today? When a person starts believing in... Continue Reading →
and asked them, "Did you receive the Holy Spirit when you believed?" They answered, "No, we have not even heard that there is a Holy Spirit." Acts 19:2 (NIV) It is surprising to find people today in churches or religions that know nothing of receiving the Holy Spirit. Good people who look up to... Continue Reading →
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