God loves to find His children yearning after Him and seeking His presence. Please find encouragement here to embrace that quest.
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 →
So Peter was kept in prison, but the church was earnestly praying to God for him. Acts 12:5 (NIV) They catch the man. They put him away. The world thinks they will have their way. But there is one thing they do not count on. There are people praying! Peter is locked up tightly... 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 →
The voice spoke to him a second time, "Do not call anything impure that God has made clean." Acts 10:15 (NIV) Heaven is opened and the prayerful worshipper is allowed a glimpse of glorious things. Peter is given a strange vision. A voice tells him to get up! It tells him to take what... Continue Reading →
He saw heaven opened and something like a large sheet being let down to earth by its four corners. Acts 10:11 (NIV) On the rooftop he finds himself ravished with hunger. He devotes himself to prayer. The man of God turns his attention towards Heaven. Then God opens the door! He peels back 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 →
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 →
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 →
"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 →
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