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Acts 5:41, NIV
The apostles left the Sanhedrin, rejoicing because they had been counted worthy of suffering disgrace for the Name. Acts 5:41, NIV The apostles chose to rejoice in the presence of God despite of the suffering that they experienced. For them, sacrificing their lives for the sake of the gospel is already a great victory. Not everyone is given the chance to experience these kinds of moments. Instead of focusing on the difficulties that they were facing, the apostles chose to be happy because they felt grateful that God gave them the privilege to serve Jesus. They were beaten, and they went through pain. But this doesn’t stop them from serving…
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Acts 5:9, NIV
Peter and the other apostles replied: “We must obey God rather than human beings! Acts 5:29, NIV Peter and the apostles said these words while they were being questioned by the high priest. They are commanded not to preach in Jesus’ Name, but then the apostles don’t stop sharing the gospel. Because of this, they were persecuted. But even though Jesus’ disciples experienced this difficult moment, still, they kept their faith. They are determined to obey God and not mere humans. You see, just like these apostles, there are moments when we experience persecution because of our faith. And this is a great reminder for us not to obey mere…
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Acts 5: 18-20, NIV
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.” Acts 5: 18-20, NIV The disciples of Jesus experienced so many persecutions before. They were arrested in public and put into public jail. But even though they went through trials, God’s presence stayed with them. He sent His angels to help them and perform miracles. They supernaturally escaped prison. He commanded them to keep on sharing the good news to people. He is…
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Jesus Reveals Himself to Sinners
If you think that Jesus won’t connect to you because of your sins and mistakes, then you are wrong. If you only read the bible, you will realize that Jesus loves to pursue the sinners. He wants to lead them to the Father. Jesus is pursuing imperfect and impure people, and that includes all of us. So stop hiding in His presence. Don’t act as if you can save yourself. Because the truth is only the precious blood of Jesus can redeem us from hell. He alone has the power to rescue us from the mess and the darkness that we are in. If you feel guilty because of your…
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God is Performing Miracles every Single Day
God is not sleeping. He is working in ways you can never imagine. There may be times when you feel like He is not present because you can’t feel Him, but the truth is, He is there. He is performing miracles in your life. Sometimes, they appear simple and small, but if you just see His hands behind everything that happened in your life, you will be amazed by how perfect His ways are. If you are only aware of the miracles that He is doing in your life, then you will surely feel in awe of His love and goodness. You see, God never abandoned you. Until now, you…
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Acts 4:29, NIV
Now, Lord, consider their threats and enable your servants to speak your word with great boldness. Acts 4:29, NIV After Jesus was resurrected, His disciples continued the mission. They went to different places to share the gospel. They performed signs and wonders. But even if they were already doing extraordinary things in the eyes of men, still these disciples were badly persecuted. They were condemned and thrown into prison because of their faith. But even though they experienced hardships, still, they didn’t stop preaching the good news to the broken and in pain. Instead of giving up, the disciples asked for more strength so that they could speak God’s word…
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Sometimes, you need to choose What’s right and not What’s easy
This world will present you with so many options. That’s why it’s very important to consult God and ask Him first. Seek His wisdom so that you will be guided. There will be days when you will find it hard to make decisions simply because you don’t have enough understanding about your situation or perhaps you don’t have enough courage to do the right thing. Truth is, following God will not always lead you to an easy road. In fact, you will go through challenging situations that will somehow test your faith in Him. You will go through obstacles that will equip you for the coming storms and problems. Doing…
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Acts 3: 19-20, NIV
Repent, then, and turn to God, so that your sins may be wiped out, that times of refreshing may come from the Lord, and that he may send the Messiah, who has been appointed for you – even Jesus. Acts 3:19-20, NIV Ask God to purify your heart. Go through the process and let Him guide you. Repent and change your ways. Stop following your own will. Turn to Him, and He will be there to guide and lead you. Surrender all your sins to Him and let the precious blood of Jesus wash away the impurities in your heart so that you may be refreshed in His presence. The…
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Heaven is not the Goal
Sometimes, we are so obsessed with heaven that we no longer remember the reason why it even exists in the first place. We are too caught up in finding the perfect place where we can find rest and peace. It became a goal that we needed to reach. It’s like looking forward to the reward and just forgetting about the purpose of why that reward even exists. We do things because we want to live there and not because we want to be with the Creator Himself. Heaven is not the goal. It’s just a manifestation of your relationship with God. So try to ask yourself: Why do you want…
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Receive the Grace that God prepared for you Today
You need God’s grace every single day. You may think that you survive in this world because of your own efforts and strength, but the truth is God made way for you. He is helping you by leading the right people in your life to help and support you. His grace surrounds you even when you can’t feel Him. He is providing you with everything that you need. So instead of relying on your own wisdom and understanding, choose to call upon God and depend on His grace. Humbly acknowledge the truth that you need Him in your life. Accept that the favors and the opportunities that you receive every…
