2014 Day 16 – Acts 14

16 Thursday Jan 2014

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The apostles were not afraid to preach the gospel. They were so concerned about being obedient to God that they did not fear the consequences. They experienced every emotion from the people they spoke to; from thinking they were Gods, to stoning them and leaving them for dead. God never promised us an easy road with no curves, bumps, or hills. But He did promise to pick us up, dust us off, heal us if necessary, and continue to walk with us no matter what our circumstances. Trust and obey, that is all God really wants from us.

2014 Day 15 – Acts 13

15 Wednesday Jan 2014

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Today, as we begin Acts 13, the story of the early church shifts from Peter to Paul as the central figure of the book. Paul completes three missionary journeys and ends up imprisoned in Jerusalem, then transported to Rome. The book of Acts will end abruptly showing the history of our faith is not yet complete. It is important to remember that we are part of the ongoing history of the church as God continues to write the story. We should all count it a privilege to be written into His story and be used for His purpose.

2014 Day 14 – Acts 12

14 Tuesday Jan 2014

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In Acts 12 we see that no matter what happens, the spread of the gospel continues. Though we feel at times the spread of God’s word is being stifled or hindered in our present world, God is still moving His message forward and His will is still being accomplished. We must have faith in God’s power and His ability to work through any circumstance. Nothing can stop His perfect plan.

2014 Day 13 – Acts 11

13 Monday Jan 2014

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I find it interesting that this chapter mentions this is the first time the believers are called “Christian”. It is important to remember that the early church was considered a Jewish sect until much later. Our Christian heritage started here.

2014 Day 12 – Thanks Mom (and Dad)!

12 Sunday Jan 2014

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This is a commercial produced by P&G. As I watched it I could not help but find a correlation to how God works in us. No matter how many times we fall, He is right there to pick us up and help us learn from each failure. He loves us and ultimately wants what is best for us.

 

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2014 Day 11 – Acts 10

11 Saturday Jan 2014

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In Acts 10:47 Peter says, “Surely no one can stand in the way of their being baptized with water. They have received the Holy Spirit just as we have.” The important thing in my mind is that they received the Holy Spirit before they did anything good. The requirement for these people was not that they become better people before God would accept them. God accepted them first and then their lives were changed. We are foolish to think God needs our goodness. He is in the business of changing lives, not us. His only requirement is that we accept Him and accept His leading in our lives. Trust and obey; that is it.

2014 Day 10 – Acts 9

10 Friday Jan 2014

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Paul’s conversion story in Acts 9 is a prime example of God’s mercy and grace. If God can change the heart of a man like Paul, He can change anyone’s heart. God is a God of love. He loves us more than our sin can destroy us if we simply trust in Him. Too often we get stuck on our sin and what it keeps us from doing. God removes that sin through His mercy and grace so that He can use us. We must trust in His ability to do anything including forgiving and forgetting about our sin.

2014 Day 9 – Acts 8

09 Thursday Jan 2014

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There is a lot going on in today’s reading in Acts 8. I continue to be amazed at the boldness of the apostles even in the shadow of potential persecution. The apostles showed incredible faith in God’s protection, and more importantly, God’s plan for their lives. They accepted God’s will even if it meant ultimate death. We must always look to God’s plan for our lives and accept the overall picture. God never promised to let us know why, He simply asked for our trust in Him.

2014 Day 8 – Acts 7

08 Wednesday Jan 2014

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Because of Stephen’s conviction and courage, he was martyred for his faith. At no point did Stephen avoid the facts or the truth. He knew the consequences of his faith and he looked up to heaven and accepted God’s plan for his life. I hope that in all circumstances I would do the same thing. My eyes should always turn to heaven and look to God for His plan for my life no matter the outcome.

2014 Day 7 – Acts 6

07 Tuesday Jan 2014

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In today’s reading I found the requirements of the men who led administratively to be interesting because they were not to be taken lightly. These were men who were just as important and committed as the men who were tasked with preaching. Each group allowed the other to serve in a completely committed way. When we are tasked with seemingly menial tasks, we should realize we are just as important as anyone else in ministry. We each have our strengths and calling. We should approach how we serve with the same level of commitment and vigor as anyone else.