AnActsDevotional

Acts 27:9-12 In this case, because of the need for finding a safe place to stay for the winter, they ignored the advice of Paul, and kept going. Lord Jesus, life is a journey and sometimes we keep going when we need to stop.  Please help us to make wise decisions 

  Acts 27:1-8 It is interesting that in one of the stops the centurion, in charge of the prisoners, let Paul connect with his friends so they could take care of him.  Even in our toughest times God looks out for His own. Lord Jesus, please help us to see where You are working and accept Your gifts with gratitude.

Acts 25:23-26:32   Paul presented his case to King Agrippa and the King found nothing wrong with him but it seems that this was God's way to present His story to folks of all ranks. Lord Jesus, help us to always be prepared for the hope we have in Christ Jesus; his death and resurrection. And Lord Jesus, open up opportunities for us to share to folks of all walks of life.

  Acts 25:13-22 Sometimes our lives as followers of Jesus get other people talking such that they want to met us in person! Lord Jesus, may our lives be such that others seek You because of us.  In Your mighty name.  Amen

  Acts 25:6-12 Although Paul is treated harshly by the religious leaders he's not distracted from God's Kingdom purposes and he see how his arrest is bringing him before leaders of power.  In this case, he knows they are plotting to murder him in Jerusalem so he asks to go before Caesar. Lord Jesus, even when things aren't going our way, help us to look out for how we can make a God difference in this world.  Watch over my friends and relatives as they go about their business today.  Help them to seek out Your will and obey You.

  Acts 25:1-5 Festus goes to Jerusalem to check out the charges against Paul but still the Jews are planning to ambush and kill Paul.  Festus protects him by keeping him in prison. Lord Jesus, I pray for the women who are incarcerated with the men claiming to be women!  Jail isn't a safe place for them like it was for Paul. Please show us what we can do about it.  And Lord, for those folks who feel safer in prison than on the streets please provide for them what they need to live as healthy members of society.  Lord, this world needs You; especially when we see how religious people treat people who believe differently than them; like in Paul's case.  We invite You into this world through Your Holy Spirit.  In Your mighty name.

  Acts 24:1-30 Paul was heard but he was also left in prison for over 2 years with relaxed rules on him. Lord Jesus, we need You.  As people who fear God sometimes we're not very compassionate on those who who think differently than us.  Please help us to view this world through Your eyes.  Give us Your heart of compassion, and understanding.  Help us deal with our anger issues along with our hurts. Amen