God loves to find His children yearning after Him and seeking His presence. Please find encouragement here to embrace that quest.
When they came to the border of Mysia, they tried to enter Bithynia, but the Spirit of Jesus would not allow them to. Acts 16:7 (NIV) God sees what we do not. God´s timing is always perfect. What is imperfect and needs constant modification are our human will and our nature. By nature we... Continue Reading →
Paul wanted to take him along on the journey, so he circumcised him because of the Jews who lived in that area, for they all knew that his father was a Greek. Acts 16:3 There once was a time when believers were willing to go to great lengths to demonstrate their faith. They... Continue Reading →
They had such a sharp disagreement that they parted company. Barnabas took Mark and sailed for Cyprus, Acts 15:39 (NIV) One might think that there should be no disagreement within the body of believers. Paul and Barnabas have their dispute. So sharply do they disagree that they part company. But the Spirit does not... Continue Reading →
It seemed good to the Holy Spirit and to us not to burden you with anything beyond the following requirements: Acts 15:28 (NIV) Christ´s early church finds the need to send an express message to the people who know little of religious laws and ordinances. They write and send witnesses in person to guide... Continue Reading →
that the remnant of men may seek the Lord, and all the Gentiles who bear my name, says the Lord, who does these things' Acts 15:17 (NIV) They gather to discuss whether or not any man can call himself a Christian and have access to the throne of grace. They do not change the... Continue Reading →
Now then, why do you try to test God by putting on the necks of the disciples a yoke that neither we nor our fathers have been able to bear? Acts 15:10 (NIV) At first glance the thought of putting God to the test might sound clever. It may seem as though we would... Continue Reading →
He made no distinction between us and them, for he purified their hearts by faith. Acts 15:9 (NIV) Some fail to look all the way up to God. They struggle to lift their eyes higher than the things of man. They see differences in beliefs. They see differences in ways to worship or to... Continue Reading →
strengthening the disciples and encouraging them to remain true to the faith. "We must go through many hardships to enter the kingdom of God," they said. Acts 14:22 (NIV) Saved! Restored unto God! Ransom paid! Heirs to the Kingdom of Heaven! These are the cries of the converted Christian. The impression is that these... Continue Reading →
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 →
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