His Word
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Acts 18: 9-10, NIV
One night the Lord spoke to Paul in a vision: “Do not be afraid; keep on speaking, do not be silent. For I am with you, and no one is going to attack and harm you, because I have many people in this city. Acts 18:9-10, NIV Jesus was with Paul while he was preaching to the people in Corinth. He commanded Him to keep on speaking, for He was with Him. He even assured Paul that no one was going to attack and harm him because He had many people in that city. You see, Jesus never leaves Paul’s side as he continues to preach the good news. And…
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Acts 17:28, NIV
For in him we live and move and have our being.’ As some of your own poets have said, ‘We are his offspring.’ Acts 17: 28, NIV God is the ultimate reason why we are here. In Him, we live and move and have our being. He is the source of everything. He is the creator of the heavens and the earth. He orchestrated the path that He wanted us to take. In Him, we breathe and experience life that no one else can give. In Him, we find peace that surpasses our own understanding. In Him, we are loved, we are chosen, and we are set free. We are…
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Acts 17: 26-27, NIV
From one man he made all the nations, that they should inhabit the whole earth; and he marked out their appointed times in history and the boundaries of their lands. God did this so that they would seek him and perhaps reach out for him and find him, though he is not far from any one of us. John 17: 26-27, NIV God wants His people to reach for Him and find Him. He may not be far from us, but sin pushed us away from Him. Sometimes, we think that God doesn’t want us because we can’t feel His presence, but little do we know that His heart seeks…
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Acts 17:24, NIV
The God who made the world and everything in it is the Lord of heaven and earth and does not live in temples built by human hands. Acts 17:24, NIV The creator of heaven and earth does not live in temples built by humans. We may treat the buildings where we worship as holy or sacred, but keep in mind that God doesn’t live there. He is in your heart. He is residing in the deepest part of your soul. So don’t just worship Him in physical temples or any places of gathering but glorify His name with everything you have. Don’t just honor and respect Him inside the church…
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Acts 16:34, NIV
The jailer brought them into His house and set a meal before them; he was filled with joy because he had come to believe in God – he and his whole household. Acts 16:34, NIV From feeling fearful to being filled with joy, this is what the jailer experienced when He met Jesus. He attempted to kill himself because he thought that the prisoners escaped, but God did something amazing in his life. God’s disciples were there and tried to stop him. Paul and Silas shared with him who Jesus is, and then He believed. The jailer brought the disciples to his house, and his whole household came to believe…
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Acts 16:31, NIV
They replied, “Believe in the Lord Jesus, and you will be saved – you and your household.” Acts 16:31, NIV This is what Paul and Silas answered when the jailer asked them how can he be saved? He just needs to believe in the Lord Jesus. It means that He needs to activate His faith. It’s not about his own efforts and strengths. It’s not about his good deeds and the sacrifices that he made. It’s not even about following the law that Moses wrote. Salvation comes to those who choose to keep their faith. So if you find it hard to overcome the season that you are in. If…
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Acts 16: 29-30, NIV
The jailer called for lights, rushed in and fell trembling before Paul and Silas. He then brought them out and asked, “Sirs, what must I do to be saved?” Acts 16: 29-30, NIV The jailer was able to ask this very important question to Paul and Silas because He witnessed a miracle that pushed Him to believe. Paul and Silas were brought into prison because of sharing God’s word. While there were staying there, they chose to worship and glorify God’s name. And then, an earthquake happened and opened the doors of the prison cell. The jailer woke up, and when he saw what had happened, he drew a sword…
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Acts 16: 25-26, NIV
About midnight Paul and Silas were praying and singing hymns to God, and the other prisoners were listening to them. Suddenly there was such a violent earthquake that the foundations of the prison were shaken. At once all the prison doors flew open, and everyone’s chains came loose. Acts 16:25-26, NIV Paul and Silas were put into prison for sharing the word of God. But they did not take it as something that would break them in the end. Instead of questioning God, they chose to pray and sing hymns while they were in the prison cell. The other prisoners were also listening to them. They did not allow their…
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Acts 16: 22, NIV
The crowd joined in the attack against Paul and Silas, and the magistrates ordered them to be stripped and beaten with rods. Acts 16:22, NIV Paul and Silas went through many hardships while preaching the gospel. They were stripped and beaten with rods. They were physically in pain. But despite the hardships they experienced, they remained steadfast. In fact, they continue to encourage many believers. They did what pleased God, and they did not give up. If you are also one of those who tried to preach the gospel and, just like Paul, you also encounter challenges, then may his life remind you to keep moving on despite the pain.…
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Acts 16:14, NIV
One of those listening was a woman from the city of Thyatira named Lydia, a dealer I purple cloth. She was a worshipper of God. The Lord opened her heart to respond to Paul’s message. Acts 16:14, NIV The Lord has the power to open somebody’s heart, just like what He did to Lydia. So take courage! God will help you. If you are praying for someone that you love to encounter Jesus, then let this be your hope. Pray that the Lord will open their hearts and respond to the message of the Gospel. Ask it from God. Surrender them in His presence. Keep on lifting them up. Know…
