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Paul's Ministry

Day 274

Reading: Acts 21:1 - Acts 28:31

We live in a world where influencers are critical to brands. For any brand to become famous it must allow influencers to help advocate for it. Few people are known to have influenced the Kingdom of God like Paul. Paul was an influencer who propagated the cause of the Kingdom.

The Book of Acts records how the gospel spread from Jerusalem to the known world. We the believers of today are continuing to write the chapters of the Book of Acts. God has not stopped moving on earth and His Kingdom is advancing more than ever.

What lessons have I learnt from the Book of Acts?

  • Be willing to proclaim the gospel to everyone. Many times we are unable to preach the gospel to high ranking people. Don't be arrogant and forget that we all are in need of salvation and the status of man should not be a hindrance. 
  • The power of God is needed for the salvation of mankind. Miracles are not to puff the preacher up but to magnify God and thus draw all to Him. Never be scared to manifest the healing virtue of God. No devil should ever boast of being superior to the power of God.
  • Be submissive to those in authority. Paul respected those in authority whether spiritual or governmental. Many today have no respect for authority and wonder why they don't walk in authority. Peter and John were sent to Samaria. They didn't see themselves as people too high to be sent by the other leaders. 
  • Souls are the priority. Win souls to the Kingdom of God. Everywhere they preached souls were inquisitive to learn and hear more. It's all about souls. If your ministry is not about souls then what are you preaching?
  • God is not mocked. Let the fear of God rule over your life's affairs and you will see God move on your behalf. The church grew because they held a healthy fear of God. They held God in awe in all and He constantly multiplied them.
Seek God more than ever to see His Kingdom advance and expand. Reach out to a soul and win them for the Kingdom of God. 

Memory verse: Acts 26:19

Decree:

Acts 24:16
This being so, I myself always strive to have a conscience without offense toward God and men. (italics mine)
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