Verse
The Spirit told Philip, "Go to that chariot and stay near it."
— Acts 8:29 tniv
Thought
As in the previous thought, we are reminded that reaching the ends of the earth with the Good News of Jesus is the Holy Spirit's work. Throughout the book of Acts, the Holy Spirit inspires, convicts, empowers, emboldens, directs, guides, and leads God's servants in sharing the story of Jesus throughout the world. In the book of Acts, we learn of four great cities that become the major touch points for the advancement of the good news. Jerusalem is the heart of the Jewish faith. Antioch, Ephesus, and Rome are three of the four largest cities of the world at that time. The other large city, Alexandria, is not mentioned in Acts. However, the conversion of the Ethiopian reminds us that the message of God spread to Africa just as it had throughout the rest of the world. Wherever Jesus' followers went, they took the message of Jesus (Acts 8:1-3; Acts 11:19-21). The Holy Spirit makes sure Philip, another servant full of the Holy Spirit (Acts 6:1-7), finds the Ethiopian at just the right place and time (Acts 8:26-40). Let's ask the Holy Spirit to be at work opening doors to new peoples and cultures for the good news to spread and let's ask for the Holy Spirit to get the right people to those who are seeking!
Prayer
O God of the nations, please use me in any way you choose to share the message of Jesus with those who do not know him. I also pray that you will bless each one of your servants who is seeking to share Jesus across cultural boundaries. Please make your word successful through their efforts. Please, dear Father, renew our world through the movement of the Holy Spirit! In Jesus' name I pray. Amen.
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The Spirit told Philip, "Go to that chariot and stay near it."
— Acts 8:29 tniv
Thought
As in the previous thought, we are reminded that reaching the ends of the earth with the Good News of Jesus is the Holy Spirit's work. Throughout the book of Acts, the Holy Spirit inspires, convicts, empowers, emboldens, directs, guides, and leads God's servants in sharing the story of Jesus throughout the world. In the book of Acts, we learn of four great cities that become the major touch points for the advancement of the good news. Jerusalem is the heart of the Jewish faith. Antioch, Ephesus, and Rome are three of the four largest cities of the world at that time. The other large city, Alexandria, is not mentioned in Acts. However, the conversion of the Ethiopian reminds us that the message of God spread to Africa just as it had throughout the rest of the world. Wherever Jesus' followers went, they took the message of Jesus (Acts 8:1-3; Acts 11:19-21). The Holy Spirit makes sure Philip, another servant full of the Holy Spirit (Acts 6:1-7), finds the Ethiopian at just the right place and time (Acts 8:26-40). Let's ask the Holy Spirit to be at work opening doors to new peoples and cultures for the good news to spread and let's ask for the Holy Spirit to get the right people to those who are seeking!
Prayer
O God of the nations, please use me in any way you choose to share the message of Jesus with those who do not know him. I also pray that you will bless each one of your servants who is seeking to share Jesus across cultural boundaries. Please make your word successful through their efforts. Please, dear Father, renew our world through the movement of the Holy Spirit! In Jesus' name I pray. Amen.
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