Day 19: Acts 13:1-31 Following a Lenten service at a neighbouring church on Thursday, I was enjoying a bowl of hearty salmon chowder and carrying on a conversation with others at the table. Then it was time for dessert. One of the ladies was kind … [Continue reading]
March 28, 2014–Ask of Him
Day 18: Acts 12:1-25 In our reading for today we see persecution, angelic visitation, divine intervention, miracles, and the role of intercessory prayer in the church. Let’s take a look at how this plays out. We start in verse one with King Herod … [Continue reading]
March 27, 2014–Only made possible by the Supernatural
Acts 11:1-30 The supernatural elements of this chapter in the books of Acts astound me. Just think about the interaction between man and God and how God through the use of angels caused revival to break out in a place least expected in Peter’s … [Continue reading]
March 26, 2014–Expect Holy Spirit to Mess you up
Day 16: Acts 10:24-48 In yesterday’s reading from Acts 10:1-23, we saw how God speaks to both Peter and Cornelius about the other. They both act in obedience. Cornelius dispatches a group to go get Peter. Peter goes, taking with him a group of … [Continue reading]
March 25, 2014–Your Labour is Not in Vain
Day 15: Acts 10: 1-23 Our reading today is again packed full of divine communication from God to His children. The communication comes through angels, Holy Spirit, and visions, and it provides clear and accurate information and directions for those … [Continue reading]
March 24, 2014–One Healing can impact a Region
Day 14—Acts 9:23-43 As Peter traveled about the country, he went to visit the Lord’s people who lived in Lydda. There he found a man named Aeneas, who was paralyzed and had been bedridden for eight years. “Aeneas,” Peter said to him, “Jesus Christ … [Continue reading]
March 23, 2014–You don’t have to be Eager, just Willing
Day 13: Acts 9:1-22 Put yourself in the moccasins of Ananias. As a follower of Jesus in Damascus, you are fully aware of Saul’s mission to arrest people like you and throw you in jail. Clearly you are not aware of the encounter that Saul had with … [Continue reading]
March 22, 2014–Just another Spirit-led day…
Day 12: Acts 8:26-40 For today’s fascinating passage, I will mention important lesson points throughout the discussion. We start with an angel giving Phillip directions: “Go south to the road that goes from Jerusalem to Gaza.” We aren’t told if … [Continue reading]
March 21, 2014–The Harsh Reality of Walking in the Spirit
Day 11: Acts 7:54-8:25 Peter answered: “May your money perish with you, because you thought you could buy the gift of God with money! You have no part or share in this ministry, because your heart is not right before God. Repent of this wickedness … [Continue reading]
March 20, 2014–Ever Resist Holy Spirit?
Day 10: Acts 7:17-53 Most of today’s passage reads more like a history lesson taught by Stephen to a group of leaders who would be very familiar with the facts. The bulk of his talk centers around the life of Moses. Stephen begins with Moses’ birth … [Continue reading]
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