Posts from January 2023

Bible Reading: Acts 23 Meditation Focus: Certain Promises 1. (v 1 – 10) Notice how Paul’s inspired wisdom words were used by God for his deliverance from a difficult situation. Do I place the right emphasis on my need for and sensitivity to God’s wisdom in my difficult moments, or do I live with the assumption that I have it all in myself? 2. (v 11 – 40) Quite unusual, but Paul found himself in a dark moment, where at…

Bible Reading: Acts 22 Meditation Focus: Navigating Difficulty By God’s Wisdom Thoughts for Reflection: 1. (v1 – 21) Notice how Paul’s message is strongly linked to his own personal experience of Jesus. Do you place enough value on the power of your own testimony? How willing are you to share what Jesus has done and your experience of Him as a message to the people and the world around you that desperately need to know the reality of Jesus? 2.…

Bible Reading: Acts 21 Meditation Focus: Resilience Against All Odds Thoughts for Reflection: 1. (v1 – 40) We see a Paul, who was formerly a persecutor of believers and the church, but who has now been transformed by the gospel, carrying a willingness, commitment and resilience for the Cause of Jesus, against all odds. Is there room in your heart for such deep persuasion and conviction in walking the right pathways and in all that God is calling you to…

Bible Reading: Acts 20 Meditation Focus: Firmly Focused Thoughts for Reflection: 1. (v1 – 24) The resilience of a Jesus follower is that whatever the journey brings, we are committed to finishing strong and seeing Jesus glorified. Am I in some way losing sight of this? Does the busyness of life and pressure of the immediate derail my big focus ? 2. (v 25 – 38) In his final thoughts, Paul leaves the believers with a few anchors that should matter…

Bible Reading: Acts 19 Meditation Focus: Full Life Expressions Thoughts for Reflection: 1. (v1 – 20) Notice how surrender and yieldedness to the the Holy Spirit is what it takes to enjoy His presence, influence, gifts, miraculous expressions and a remarkable reach for the Gospel. Is there a strong and growing desire in me to live in the gifts and empowerment that the Holy Spirit brings ? 2. (v21 – 41) Paul demonstrates a strong ’Pro-Jesus’ influence, ultimately setting in…

Bible Reading: Acts 18 Meditation Focus: The Power of Community and Discipleship Thoughts for Reflection: 1. (v1 – 17) Notice how Paul’s Corinth journey started out alone, but God orchestrated his journey to finding community that strengthened him on his assignment. How much connection do you place between being in right community and fulfilment in God’s assignment and purpose for your life? Does anything need detaching, strengthening or reinforcement in this season in your life? 2. (v18 – 28) Priscilla…

Bible Reading: Acts 17 Meditation Focus: Effective Believers Thoughts for Reflection: (v 1-34) From city to city and through different experiences, the message of the gospel preached by Paul stayed the same. Do you ever feel pressure to be a different person, or say different things in certain places or with certain people? What do you learn from Paul and his companions, and their boldness to stick to the truth?  (v 16-34) Notice Paul’s reasoning with the Athens started by…

Bible Reading: Acts 16 Meditation Focus: All Things For His Purpose  Thoughts for Reflection: (v 1 – 15) The guidance of Holy Spirit is sometimes by the closing of doors, as it is by the opening of doors at other times. Do you still trust and affirm God’s ability to work, even when you don’t understand? (v16 – 40) Notice how God is comfortable to allow the devil and his affront to play a role in a beautiful God story…

Bible Reading: Acts 15 Meditation Focus: Grace for all People 1. (v1 – 21) Notice how strange arguments arose against the simplicity of the gospel, hinged on people’s moral efforts to be in right standing with God. How can I stay continually reminded of my dependence on Jesus, rather than relying on my morality or efforts as my basis before God? 2.  (v22 – 35) A conversation that started out as a heated disagreement amongst the church leaders ended in…

Bible Reading: Acts 14 Meditation Focus: Advancement of the Gospel Despite Opposition Thoughts For Reflection 1. (v 1 – 7) Do you observe how that the response of Paul and Barnabas when faced with opposition was not just to retreat and cringe in fear but to return ready with the gospel on their lips. Are there God conversations for opportunities for witness that I’m shying away from because of opposition? 3. (v19 – 28) Undeterred, the apostles returned even to…

Bible Reading : Acts 13 Meditation Focus:  On Assignment for God  Thoughts For Reflection (v 1 -3) Do you notice how times of waiting on God bring clarity to His calling and assignment for our lives? What areas in your life can do with some more clarity and precision? (v 4-12) God backs up His assignment with great authority and power. Is that something you’re deeply conscious of? Does realising that God is committed to what He sends you to…

Bible Reading : Acts 12 Meditation Focus:  God’s Reign Above Man’s Schemings  Thoughts For Reflection (V 1 – 19) Do you notice the great power of a praying community? If there is a people to pray, there is still a God to answer. We don’t have to ever resign to the schemings of men and the turbulences in the world- we can pray! Are there things that you need to commit to praying about in community, rather than resigning? (v…