"Look," he said, "I see heaven open and the Son of Man standing at the right hand of God." Acts 7:56 (NIV) His life is brought to this one crucial moment. Stephen is up against the world that looks to its own created ends. But he is moved by the Spirit of God. He... Continue Reading →
A Face Like An Angel
All who were sitting in the Sanhedrin looked intently at Stephen, and they saw that his face was like the face of an angel. Acts 6:15 (NIV) Modern Christianity does not always encourage us to chase so hard after knowing God and having Him in us that it becomes evident to those around. To... Continue Reading →
Up Against Spirit
but they could not stand up against his wisdom or the Spirit by whom he spoke. Acts 6:10 (NIV) The educated and studied just can´t seem to override the simple man´s faith. He speaks out in the name of Jesus. There is a Spirit, wisdom and a power behind his words. This Spirit leads... Continue Reading →
At God´s Right Hand
‘For David did not ascend to heaven, and yet he said, " 'The Lord said to my Lord: "Sit at my right hand until I make your enemies a footstool for your feet." ' Acts 2:34-35 (NIV) We cannot see into the magnitude and wonder which Is our God. We cannot see beyond our... Continue Reading →
Spirit You Now See
Exalted to the right hand of God, he has received from the Father the promised Holy Spirit and has poured out what you now see and hear. Acts 2:33 (NIV) As we take a moment to examine ourselves, our lives and our current standing in faith, what do we see? Where are we right... Continue Reading →
Servants Prophesying
Even on my servants, both men and women, I will pour out my Spirit in those days, and they will prophesy. Acts 2:18 (NIV) The Spirit of God is moving. A commotion is made. People are wondering over this mysterious force that is allowing simple men and women to do and say amazing things... Continue Reading →
Amazed And Perplexed
Amazed and perplexed, they asked one another, "What does this mean?" Acts 2:12 (NIV) The Holy Spirit comes over them and they begin proclaiming the wonders of God. People from everywhere hear them but understand the words in their own language. But this is coming from simple men from simple backgrounds. How could it... Continue Reading →
Wind From Heaven
Suddenly a sound like the blowing of a violent wind came from heaven and filled the whole house where they were sitting. Acts 2:2 They are gathered to pray to the Lord. All of a sudden wind rushes into the house and around the Disciples. It buffets them violently as it howls through the... Continue Reading →
Spirit Power
‘But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth." Acts 1:8 (NIV) Jesus promises the Holy Spirit to His followers. He speaks directly to the ones who have followed Him... Continue Reading →
Spirit To Testify
"When the Counselor comes, whom I will send to you from the Father, the Spirit of truth who goes out from the Father, he will testify about me.’ John 15:26 (NIV) Jesus is making a most beautiful promise to those who care to hear it. He is offering to us a capable and essential Helper... Continue Reading →
