Acts 1:8 (NIV)
8 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.”
I am utterly amazed at how God carries out His plans! The
first part of the eighth chapter of Acts tells us that after the stoning of
Stephen, the church, all except for the Apostles, scattered throughout Judea
and Samaria.
Remember what Jesus’ last words were before He was taken up
into heaven:
When the Holy Spirit comes on you, you will be my witnesses
in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth. (Acts
1:8) It seemed as though the church was on the run, yet the Lord had planned
for the church to spread.
The persecution, which could have brought defeat or squelch
the Christian movement, actually enabled the church to grow. God always has a
plan even when things look hopeless. He can even use the difficult things in
our lives to work together for good. (Romans 8:28)
What are the things in your life that seem to be hopeless?
Is your marriage failing? Are your finances at risk? Are you suffering from
depression or a feeling of hopelessness? The Lord majors in the impossible. He
is an expert in taking the negative things of our lives and turning them around
for good. He offers us hope when things seem hopeless. He waits for you to turn
over those things that seem impossible and look to Him as the source of life.
This week I was overwhelmed with my responsibilities. It
seemed as a line of endless tasks demanded my attention and time. As I sought
the Lord, He reminded me of His Word in John 16:33: In this world you will have
trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world. Beloved children of God,
Jesus Christ overcame every trial we could ever face. Turn to Him as your
source of hope and He will not fail to lift you up.
Thought for today:
Where do I turn when I am overwhelmed?
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