God loves to find His children yearning after Him and seeking His presence. Please find encouragement here to embrace that quest.
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 →
For he vigorously refuted the Jews in public debate, proving from the Scriptures that Jesus was the Christ. Acts 18:28 Intelligent and eloquent, words can convince. Many Christians secretly prepare themselves to defend their Lord. Each of us will surely need to know what we believe. We should all strive to be prepared to... Continue Reading →
One night the Lord spoke to Paul in a vision: "Do not be afraid; keep on speaking, do not be silent. Acts 18:9 (NIV) The Lord speaks. He talks to His people. He uses dreams. He uses the Scriptures. He speaks through the Holy Spirit. He moves within His people. He sets our hearts... Continue Reading →
When they heard about the resurrection of the dead, some of them sneered, but others said, "We want to hear you again on this subject." Acts 17:32 (NIV) When some people hear of the resurrection of the dead, they want to hear more. But when others hear, they sneer. Some do it quietly to... Continue Reading →
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