Reading
SAA Notes
In understanding the gift of the Holy Spirit, read Ezekiel 37:13,14 and Matthew 3:11,12. Remember, Acts, as a history, informs us of individual incidents and actions. It is foolish to make a general doctrine from an individual incident in this book without the warrant of the rest of Scripture.
SJA Notes
* Dear God, please remind us of our need for You today from Your word.
“And it shall come to pass that everyone who calls upon the name of the Lord shall be saved.”
This passage speaks to us – When we are low and down, full of sorry and loneliness or when we’ve reached the bottom of our strength, endurance gone, the end of our row.
This passage speaks to us – When we are high and up, joy and happiness bubbling in and around us, when things are going right, coming together.
At both end of the spectrum and all the in-between – What must we do but … CALL ON THE NAME OF THE LORD!
He is the LORD, there is no other!
In the book of Acts we see God building His church.
He continues to build His church today. Us, His people, being built up, living stones, into that glorious heavenly building.
This is our mark, it boils down to this.
Do we humble ourselves before the Lord, seeking His glory not our own, calling on Him (His Name) day in-and-out for mercy and help, for guidance and strength, for blessing and opportunity?
* Gracious Father,
Please rescue us, redeem us, restore us we pray.
We are broken and low, without hope when without You.
You are God, the LORD, and there is none like You.
We praise Your Name!
Amen.