God loves to find His children yearning after Him and seeking His presence. Please find encouragement here to embrace that quest.
and who through the Spirit of holiness was declared with power to be the Son of God by his resurrection from the dead: Jesus Christ our Lord. 1:4 NIV The Spirit of Holiness declares it! He shows us in power the Son of God! By His resurrection Jesus Christ becomes our Lord! Born in... Continue Reading →
And now it is because of my hope in what God has promised our fathers that I am on trial today. Acts 26:6 (NIV) It would be great to think now that we are saved by our professed belief in Christ, that all will be smooth sailing. But the teachings and the example set... Continue Reading →
After they had been severely flogged, they were thrown into prison, and the jailer was commanded to guard them carefully. Acts 16:23 (NIV) Even a casual glimpse into the Scriptures will show how men who were willing to stand for Christ and the Father were constantly mistaken, humiliated and abused. Reasons for this may... Continue Reading →
"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 →
Day after day, in the temple courts and from house to house, they never stopped teaching and proclaiming the good news that Jesus is the Christ. Acts 5:42 (NIV) They have left their own pursuits to stand in the Presence of the Son of God! They have walked with Jesus. It has changed them. ... Continue Reading →
The apostles left the Sanhedrin, rejoicing because they had been counted worthy of suffering disgrace for the Name. Acts 5:41 (NIV) Oppressed, despised, locked away and beaten. All they want to do is to share with others what they have found in Jesus. But the zeal of the Disciples brings them into disfavor with... Continue Reading →
But if it is from God, you will not be able to stop these men; you will only find yourselves fighting against God." Acts 5:39 (NIV) If a movement is man´s workings then it will have man´s limited outcome. But if God is at work, then He will have His planned outcome. Gamaliel´s testimony... Continue Reading →
We are witnesses of these things, and so is the Holy Spirit, whom God has given to those who obey him." Acts 5:32 Some are witnesses to the wonderful workings of God. The Spirit of God also testifies of this connection and His love. This Spirit is an immeasurably great Gift given to those... Continue Reading →
God exalted him to his own right hand as Prince and Savior that he might give repentance and forgiveness of sins to Israel. Acts 5:31 (NIV) Some struggle to believe Jesus deserves our prayers and worship. Men have always had this problem. They may give God the right in their minds to sit as... Continue Reading →
Then someone came and said, "Look! The men you put in jail are standing in the temple courts teaching the people." Acts 5:25 (NIV) There is a difference between a human invented message and one truly from God. Man can come up with unlimited amounts of frivolous nonsense. But God directs hearts unto Him. ... Continue Reading →
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