regarding his Son, who as to his human nature was a descendant of David, 1: 3 NIV Many are divided. Some choose to have hope. Others say it is impossible. Even within the church family, some have their doubts. But it all comes down to this! Should we believe that God sent His own... Continue Reading →
Tragedies Into Blessings
For two whole years Paul stayed there in his own rented house and welcomed all who came to see him. Acts 28:30 There is a giant difference between the way we view things and the way God sees them. We see Paul under arrest and waiting for his trial in Rome. God sees his... Continue Reading →
Hearts Turned
For this people's heart has become calloused; they hardly hear with their ears, and they have closed their eyes. Otherwise they might see with their eyes, hear with their ears, understand with their hearts and turn, and I would heal them.' Acts 28:27 (NIV) We have come to a moment where all eternity hinges. ... Continue Reading →
Convinced And Believe
Some were convinced by what he said, but others would not believe. Acts 28:24 (NIV) Some realize their need for a Savior, and others refuse to believe that they need help with their eternal fate. Being stubborn and self-centered stand on one end while honest and hopeful stand on the other. One could think... Continue Reading →
Healing Hands
His father was sick in bed, suffering from fever and dysentery. Paul went in to see him and, after prayer, placed his hands on him and healed him. Acts 28:8 (NIV) Time and time again we read in the Bible of a person suffering and then through the power of prayer and with the... Continue Reading →
Run Aground
But the ship struck a sandbar and ran aground. The bow stuck fast and would not move, and the stern was broken to pieces by the pounding of the surf. Acts 27:41 (NIV) Have we been there? We struggle against winds and waves that toss us for days. The elements are unleased against us... Continue Reading →
Don´t Give Up Hope
When neither sun nor stars appeared for many days and the storm continued raging, we finally gave up all hope of being saved. Acts 27:20 (NIV) Christians have a hope for the future. The Scriptures, the teachings of Jesus and the Holy Spirit encourage us to look forward to a happy coming day... Continue Reading →
Incredible God!
Why should any of you consider it incredible that God raises the dead? Acts 26:8 (NIV) Man has got it wrong. We fail every time. We trust the things we can touch. We put our faith in what we can see. We study science and because it seems solid, we trust it. The Bible on... Continue Reading →
The Lord´s Will Be Done
When he would not be dissuaded, we gave up and said, "The Lord's will be done." Acts 21:14 (NIV) It may be a common saying. We use it still today. When we find that situations are out of our control we shrug it off and say “God´s will be done” as if we mean... Continue Reading →
For The Name Of The Lord
Then Paul answered, "Why are you weeping and breaking my heart? I am ready not only to be bound, but also to die in Jerusalem for the name of the Lord Jesus." Acts 21:13 Everyone is begging Paul not to go to Jerusalem. It is made known through the Spirit that he will be... Continue Reading →
