There’s a point to planting the seed deep in the ground. There is an expected outcome in ensuring it’s in the right place in the right environment with the right support. There is a purpose. There is a reason for animals existing where and how they do. There is a reason for the birds in […]
Read More FruitfulnessHowever, I admit that I worship the God of our ancestors as a follower of the Way, which they call a sect. I believe everything that is in accordance with the Law and that is written in the Prophets, and I have the same hope in God as these men themselves have, that there will […]
Read More Acts Actually: 24 – Making Your CaseI am glad that the Spirit is not looking to fill people the way employers are looking for potential employees. The recruitment process in work can at times be a bit like how Samuel approached the anointing of the second king of Israel. I say a bit like it, because there are occasions when the […]
Read More Unlikely LadsAnd now, compelled by the Spirit, I am going to Jerusalem, not knowing what will happen to me there. I only know that in every city the Holy Spirit warns me that prison and hardships are facing me. However, I consider my life worth nothing to me; my only aim is to finish the race […]
Read More Acts Actually: 20 – A Man Driven By The GospelGreat news. As I entered my home this evening after an interesting day’s work a package was there waiting for me. Now I know I didn’t buy anything new, so I was genuinely wondering what it was. Barely containing the excitement and intrigue as to what it would be, I dashed away the coat and […]
Read More Writing A Book: That Takes A TeamWhen this became known to the Jews and Greeks living in Ephesus, they were all seized with fear,and the name of the Lord Jesus was held in high honor. Many of those who believed now came and openly confessed what they had done. (Acts 19:17, 18) Paul’s time in Ephesus as recorded in Acts 19 […]
Read More Acts Actually: 19 – True Or FalseWhen Priscilla and Aquila heard him, they invited him to their home and explained to him the way of God more adequately. (Acts 18:26) Ananias to Paul. Paul to Aquila and Priscilla. Aquila and Priscilla to Apollos. Paul may have had his Damascus Road experience, but Ananias was a pivotal part in his own development. […]
Read More Acts Actually: 18 – Passing The Mission AlongThere is a one day First Aid course available for what is termed as Emergency First Aiders. I had the privilege of sitting in on such a course today. As I did, my admiration for those who know their stuff as far as health is concerned increased. To think about the various things to bear […]
Read More The Air We NeedThe jailer woke up, and when he saw the prison doors open, he drew his sword and was about to kill himself because he thought the prisoners had escaped. But Paul shouted, “Don’t harm yourself! We are all here!” The jailer called for lights, rushed in and fell trembling before Paul and Silas. He then brought […]
Read More Acts Actually: 16 – Sensitive to the Spirit’s LeadingSome people find themselves in a position where there are great demands made of their time. Working hours are not just 9 to 5 and work days cover 7 a week. So demanding is the life that room for relationships are minimum and what room their own is not able to do depth of any particular quality. […]
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