June 6
Acts 4:1-37
Jesus is unique. As the eternal Son of God, he alone transformed all human history through his life, death, and resurrection. He further wants to transform our lives and our ability to respond to all of life. How do you generally respond to difficult circumstances? Acts 4 shows us a response that is truly supernatural in nature. Peter and John were arrested, and probably wondered if their lives were over. Yet their response in the face of possible death and imprisonment was to proclaim the gospel and pray.
They first used every opportunity to point people to Jesus. Whether the people were spiritual seekers or potential murderers, they wanted everyone to hear of what Jesus had done. They understand that life was about maximizing God’s glory and not about their personal comfort. Secondly, they continuously prayed. Their prayers were acknowledgements of God’s greatness, power, and glory— even in the face of confusing, difficult circumstances. When they prayed, they reminded themselves of God’s power as creator, they prayed Scripture, and asked for God to enable them to continue the ministry they were doing. Read Acts 4:24-30. How do your prayers compare to that? I encourage you to pray with great intensity, creativity and with a reminder of who God is knowing that no matter what you are going through, God can enable you to respond in supernaturally amazing ways.
Father God, thank you that I can draw near to you in prayer. Help me to remember my life is about you and your glory. Amen.
How can you respond to confusing, difficult circumstances like Peter and John?
Jesus is unique. As the eternal Son of God, he alone transformed all human history through his life, death, and resurrection. He further wants to transform our lives and our ability to respond to all of life. How do you generally respond to difficult circumstances? Acts 4 shows us a response that is truly supernatural in nature. Peter and John were arrested, and probably wondered if their lives were over. Yet their response in the face of possible death and imprisonment was to proclaim the gospel and pray.
They first used every opportunity to point people to Jesus. Whether the people were spiritual seekers or potential murderers, they wanted everyone to hear of what Jesus had done. They understand that life was about maximizing God’s glory and not about their personal comfort. Secondly, they continuously prayed. Their prayers were acknowledgements of God’s greatness, power, and glory— even in the face of confusing, difficult circumstances. When they prayed, they reminded themselves of God’s power as creator, they prayed Scripture, and asked for God to enable them to continue the ministry they were doing. Read Acts 4:24-30. How do your prayers compare to that? I encourage you to pray with great intensity, creativity and with a reminder of who God is knowing that no matter what you are going through, God can enable you to respond in supernaturally amazing ways.
Father God, thank you that I can draw near to you in prayer. Help me to remember my life is about you and your glory. Amen.
How can you respond to confusing, difficult circumstances like Peter and John?
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