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Position of Privilege

Acts 13:1 Now in the church at Antioch there were prophets and teachers: Barnabas, Simeon called Niger, Lucius of Cyrene, Manaen (who had been brought up with Herod the tetrarch) and Saul. A tendency today is to either seek positions of influence and power, or avoid them at all costs. But sometimes we don’t haveContinue reading “Position of Privilege”

Objection Ignored

Acts 9:15 15 But the Lord said to Ananias, “Go! This man is my chosen instrument to proclaim my name to the Gentiles and their kings and to the people of Israel. Have you ever just wanted to be heard? You were talking with someone about something important, and you could tell they were somewhere else,Continue reading “Objection Ignored”

Self-Perception

Acts 7:22 Moses was educated in all the wisdom of the Egyptians and was powerful in speech and action. We all know people who seem to be oblivious to their own lives. They say and do two or more different things without ever realizing the conflict. Their inner and outer world are from two different planets.Continue reading “Self-Perception”

Flourish

Acts 12:24 But the word of God continued to spread and flourish. It can be easy to loose heart. I think that is the natural progression for humans. We tend to look down rather than up. Things fall apart, not put themselves together. Fungi and bacteria spread and flourish. As I read this section ofContinue reading “Flourish”

Rescued?

Acts 7:9-10 “Because the patriarchs were jealous of Joseph, they sold him as a slave into Egypt. But God was with him 10 and rescued him from all his troubles. He gave Joseph wisdom and enabled him to gain the goodwill of Pharaoh king of Egypt. So Pharaoh made him ruler over Egypt and all his palace.Continue reading “Rescued?”

All Stirred Up

Acts 6:12 12 So they stirred up the people and the elders and the teachers of the law. They seized Stephen and brought him before the Sanhedrin. Have you noticed that so many people are led by their emotions these days. Maybe people have always been led by their emotions, following them with their decisions whereverContinue reading “All Stirred Up”

What Are You Afraid of?

Acts 2:4 All of them were filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other tongues as the Spirit enabled them. Most of us fear what we don’t know. The unknown, the shadow in the closet or under the bed, the doorbell at the odd moment, the “official” letter from the IRS, theContinue reading “What Are You Afraid of?”

Not What’s Expected

Proverbs 9:1-6 Wisdom has built her house;she has set up its seven pillars.2 She has prepared her meat and mixed her wine;she has also set her table.3 She has sent out her servants, and she callsfrom the highest point of the city,4 “Let all who are simple come to my house!”To those who have no sense sheContinue reading “Not What’s Expected”

Skill Acquisition

Exodus 36:1 So Bezalel, Oholiab and every skilled person to whom the LORD has given skill and ability to know how to carry out all the work of constructing the sanctuary are to do the work just as the LORD has commanded.” “I didn’t know they could do that!” If you have curiosity, you canContinue reading “Skill Acquisition”

All At Once

Proverbs 7:22 All at once he followed her like an ox going to the slaughter, like a deer stepping into a noose Sometimes we let things creep up on us. I watch my grandchildren deal with school projects. Most of the time they don’t let the projects wait until the last night. Their parents haveContinue reading “All At Once”