What stood out today: v12:2 He had James, the brother of John, put to death with the sword. v5 So Peter was kept in prison, but the church was earnestly praying to God for him. v10 The iron gate opened for them by itself. v13:47 For this is what the Lord has commanded us: "I have made you a light for the Gentiles, that you may bring salvation to the ends of the earth." v48 When the Gentiles heard this, they were glad and honored the word of the Lord; and all who were appointed for eternal life believed. v52 And the disciples were filled with joy and with the Holy Spirit.
My response: Well, Jesus, a lot was going on here. James put to death. Peter put in prison, then rescued. Your church gathering to pray. Powerful angels, powerful preaching, Procounsils believing, Elymus blinded. Many believing, many not believing. Great persecution, great fruit produced. Much use of scripture. I love the Isaiah 49:6 verse, “I have made you a light for the Gentiles that you may bring salvation to the ends of the earth.” People who were appointed, believed. Paul and others were filled with joy and the Holy Spirit. Yes, Jesus, when we obey, when we cooperate, we experience your joy. You fill us with the Holy Spirit. Jesus, would you help me to walk in this way? The way of love, obedience, yielded to you and to others. Jesus, I love you; help me to love others better.
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