He overthrew seven nations in Canaan and gave their land to his people as their inheritance. All this took about 450 years. Acts 13:19-20 (NIV) We are impatient. We want everything now. In our hurry we unconsciously try to apply our haste to God. We think that He should move without irritating us with... Continue Reading →
Wake Up!
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 →
Only A Man
But Peter made him get up. "Stand up," he said, "I am only a man myself." Acts 10:26 (NIV) Amazing power is displayed from above. Pure hearts can see and recognize it easily. Direct instruction, vision and hearing from Heaven come to humble souls. In this crucial hour, with the hand of God so... Continue Reading →
Who Sees Angels
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 →
Really A Disciple
When he came to Jerusalem, he tried to join the disciples, but they were all afraid of him, not believing that he really was a disciple. Acts 9:26 (NIV) He comes to the Believers. But nobody seems to believe that this man could really be a disciple. They know of his past. It doesn´t... Continue Reading →
Proving Jesus Is Christ
Yet Saul grew more and more powerful and baffled the Jews living in Damascus by proving that Jesus is the Christ. Acts9:22 (NIV) He is a changed man. He has come to know Jesus. This is not a figure of speech. It is not a convenient expression. This man has been confronted by our... Continue Reading →
Chosen By God
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 →
When The Lord Says “Go!”
The Lord told him, "Go to the house of Judas on Straight Street and ask for a man from Tarsus named Saul, for he is praying. Acts 9:11 (NIV) Jesus calls. He speaks to His servant. He tells him to get up and go. He sends him on a mission to a place where... Continue Reading →
Wonder
When they came up out of the water, the Spirit of the Lord suddenly took Philip away, and the eunuch did not see him again, but went on his way rejoicing. Acts 8:39 (NIV) It is a special moment of devotion to the Lord. A new soul wants to be baptized into faith in... Continue Reading →
Shouldn´t We Be Baptized?
As they traveled along the road, they came to some water and the eunuch said, "Look, here is water. Why shouldn't I be baptized?" Acts 8:36 (NIV) Why shouldn´t we be baptized? The question is put forth. Can we hear it ring within the depths of our soul? Has it ever come to the... Continue Reading →
