God loves to find His children yearning after Him and seeking His presence. Please find encouragement here to embrace that quest.
Yet he has not left himself without testimony: He has shown kindness by giving you rain from heaven and crops in their seasons; he provides you with plenty of food and fills your hearts with joy." Acts 14:17 (NIV) Even to the unbeliever God shows His kindness. Even those who spout horrible things about... Continue Reading →
He listened to Paul as he was speaking. Paul looked directly at him, saw that he had faith to be healed Acts 14:9 (NIV) Crippled from birth, the man sits there eating up the words that speak to him of Jesus. It must be written all over his face. The man of God can... Continue Reading →
But the Jews who refused to believe stirred up the Gentiles and poisoned their minds against the brothers. Acts 14:2 As Christians it is a good thing to be stirred up. But we must be very careful as to how we are stirred. We can be stirred to anger, jealousy, problems and strife. Or... Continue Reading →
When the Gentiles heard this, they were glad and honored the word of the Lord; and all who were appointed for eternal life believed. Acts 13:48 (NIV) A door opens in the hearts and lives of some to come and know the Lord. Others though find reason for negative thoughts and selfishness. They would... Continue Reading →
" 'Look, you scoffers, wonder and perish, for I am going to do something in your days that you would never believe, even if someone told you.' " Acts 13:41 (NIV) The thought of Jesus is difficult for many people to swallow. The powers that be would not let everyone accept Christ readily. Some... Continue Reading →
When they had carried out all that was written about him, they took him down from the tree and laid him in a tomb. But God raised him from the dead, Acts 13:29-30 (NIV) Much has been written of Christ. Many have heralded His coming. But what people do with Jesus has also been... Continue Reading →
As John was completing his work, he said: 'Who do you think I am? I am not that one. No, but he is coming after me, whose sandals I am not worthy to untie.' Acts 13:25 (NIV) Paul draws his listeners of every generation to consider the past. He points out how men touched... Continue Reading →
Now the hand of the Lord is against you. You are going to be blind, and for a time you will be unable to see the light of the sun." Acts 13:11 (NIV) A man stands in the way of the word of Jesus. Paul reprimands the man and brings the matter back where... Continue Reading →
Then Saul, who was also called Paul, filled with the Holy Spirit, looked straight at Elymas and said, Acts 13:9 (NIV) We Christian love to imagine ourselves as a warriors for the Lord. We love to think that our choice to believe in an all-powerful God brings strength to us. We like to think... Continue Reading →
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 →
