Acts 21: Clouded by Emotions
And when he would not be persuaded, we ceased, saying, The will of the Lord be done. (verse 14)
Resist the temptation to give into emotions, follow the calling and go in the name of Christ.
And when he would not be persuaded, we ceased, saying, The will of the Lord be done. (verse 14)
Resist the temptation to give into emotions, follow the calling and go in the name of Christ.
And there sat in a window a certain young man named Eutychus, being fallen into a deep sleep: and as Paul was long preaching, he sunk down with sleep, and fell down from the third loft, and was taken up dead. (verse 9)
Listening to long sermons can be life changing, fortunately, Paul was a compassionate preacher, he embrace the kid and brought him back to life.
And, behold, the angel of the Lord came upon him, and a light shined in the prison: and he smote Peter on the side, and raised him up, saying, Arise up quickly. And his chains fell off from his hands. (verse 7)
Peacefully sleeping in prison, Peter dreams in glorious light.
While Peter yet spake these words, the Holy Ghost fell on all them which heard the word. (verse 44)
In hearing the Gospel preached, you will witness the demonstration of that power by the Holy Spirit.
And now, Lord, behold their threatenings: and grant unto thy servants, that with all boldness they may speak thy word. (verse 29)
Instead of praying for protection from being persecuted, they prayed for boldness to continue preaching.
And he took him by the right hand, and lifted him up: and immediately his feet and ankle bones received strength. (verse 7)
Action is the proof of the faith that is required for the spoken word to demonstrate power.
And it shall come to pass, that whosoever shall call on the name of the Lord shall be saved. (verse 21)
The voice that calls out to Jesus will be the sound of their salvation.
And while they looked stedfastly toward heaven as he went up, behold, two men stood by them in white apparel; (verse 10)
Time to stop gazing into the heaven and do the that has been set before us.
But Jesus yet answered nothing; so that Pilate marvelled. (verse 5)
Accusations sometimes don’t warrant answers.
Verily I say unto you, Wheresoever this gospel shall be preached throughout the whole world, this also that she hath done shall be spoken of for a memorial of her. (verse 9)
Remember, what is done for Jesus will never be forgotten.
