Then they cast lots, and the lot fell to Matthias; so he was added to the eleven apostles Acts 1:26 In the past three days, we have been considering how we can position ourselves to be led by God using…
Category: Devotionals
Then they prayed, “Lord, you know everyone’s heart. Show us which of these two you have chosen” Acts 1:24 Yesterday, we began a conversation about how to position ourselves to be led by God. We used the vacancy among the…
“For,” said Peter, “it is written in the Book of Psalms: “ ‘May his place be deserted;let there be no one to dwell in it,’ and, “ ‘May another take his place of leadership.’ Acts 1:20 Do you still remember Brother Judas?…
But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.” Acts 1:8 In Acts 1:8, Jesus gives…
Then they gathered around him and asked him, “Lord, are you at this time going to restore the kingdom to Israel?” Acts 1:6 During my masters degree programme in the University of Lagos, Nigeria, I was once one hour and…
On one occasion, while he was eating with them, he gave them this command: “Do not leave Jerusalem, but wait for the gift my Father promised, which you have heard me speak about. Acts 1:4 I once ended up in…
After his suffering, he presented himself to them and gave many convincing proofs that he was alive. He appeared to them over a period of forty days and spoke about the kingdom of God. Acts 1:3 As a child, one…
“Wait patiently for the Lord. Be brave and courageous. Yes, wait patiently for the Lord” Psalm 27:14 I have had to wait for different things at different points in my life but perhaps my worst moment of waiting was when…
…I wish that all the Lord’s people were prophets and that the Lord would put his Spirit on them!” Numbers 11:29 As we bring this first phase of our study in the book of numbers to a close, I want…
The Lord answered Moses, “Is the Lord’s arm too short? Now you will see whether or not what I say will come true for you.” Numbers 11:23 In the opening message of last month’s devotional, I shared the testimony of…