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We Never Really Know How God Will Turn Things Around
Now those who had been scattered by the persecution that broke out when Stephen was killed traveled as far as Phoenicia, Cyprus and Antioch, spreading the word only among Jews. Some of them, however, men from Cyprus and Cyrene, went to Antioch and began to speak to Greeks also, telling them the good news about the Lord Jesus. Acts 11: 19-20, NIV The death of Stephen became one of the reasons why the early Christians were scattered in different places. Even though what happened to him was a tragic event, it seems that it became a way for them to share the gospel outside Jerusalem. The bad things that happened…
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Paul Became A Blessing Even Though He Was Held As A Prisoner
Last night an angel of the God to whom I belong and whom I serve stood beside me and said, ‘Do not be afraid, Paul. You must stand trial before Caesar; and God has graciously given you the lives of all who sail with you.’ Acts 27:23-24, NIV Paul was held as a prisoner and sailed to Rome. He was in the middle of a situation that was not favorable and comfortable. But even though he went through some trials, he still managed to encourage the people around him. The ship where he was boarded encountered storms. People were already losing hope, but an angel of God reminded him of…
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Let’s Not Focus On The Pain And The Bad Things That Happened
Then the high priest and all his associates, who were members of the party of the Sadducees, were filled with jealousy. They arrested the apostles and put them in the public jail. But during the night an angel of the Lord opened the doors of the jail and brought them out. “Go, stand in the temple courts,” he said, “and tell the people all about this new life.” At daybreak they entered the temple courts, as they had been told, and began to teach the people. Acts 5: 17-21, NIV When the apostles were arrested, God sent an angel to rescue them. After that, they were instructed to continue preaching…
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Acts 9:16, NIV
I will show him how much he must suffer for my name. Acts 9:16, NIV This verse refers to Saul, whom God called to be His messenger to the Gentiles. He was one of those people who persecuted Jesus’ disciples. But despite what He did, Jesus still encountered Him through a divine moment. He showed Him how much he must suffer. He changed His name into Paul, and He preached the good news to different places. And as He continued to glorify God, Paul indeed suffered for Jesus. Just like what He did to the apostles, Paul was put into prison and went through persecution. But despite the difficulties He…
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God will teach you how to redirect your perspectives
Your perspective is as essential as it is with breathing. Your soul breathes through it and how you will lead your life depends on it. You can empower yourself by starting with how you view things in life. It is like your soul’s eyes. That is why, how you see things will reflect your actions and words. But along the journey, God will help you. Remember, nothing is wrong with you. There are just things that you need to change for your own good. He loves you so much that He wants you to see more treasures in this life. Sometimes, God will expose us to things we cannot understand.…
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Day 221 – Acts 3:16
By faith in the name of Jesus, this man whom you see and know was made strong. It is Jesus’ name and the faith that comes through him that has completely healed him, as you can all see. Acts 3:16, NIV The name of Jesus is powerful than you think. If you learn to have faith in Him, then you will receive His strength, and you will experience miracles in your life. You can call upon His name, and He will always be there to help you. Peter, the disciple of Jesus, knows how powerful His name is. He heals the sick through the name of Jesus, and he knows…
