DAY TWENTY THREE | Acts 14:21-28Picture a refinery, where raw materials are transformed into something purer, more valuable. Acts 14:21-28 presents the early Church as this spiritual refinery, a place of both trials and transformation.Paul and Barnabas, after facing immense challenges, return to Lystra, Iconium, and Antioch. They don't come back to boast of their successes, but to strengthen the d...  Read More

DAY TWENTY TWO | Acts 14: 1-20Acts 14:1-20 shows the roller coaster ride of sharing faith. In the town of Iconium, Paul and Barnabas tell people about Jesus. Many believe because of their strong, heartfelt words. It’s amazing to see how when we speak from the heart, people listen and change.But not everyone is happy. Some who don't believe start causing trouble. They speak against Paul and Barnaba...  Read More

In the heartland of Asia Minor, nestled amongst rugged terrains, lies Antioch of Pisidia. This Roman colony, known for its strategic location and diverse populace, serves as a vibrant backdrop to our spiritual narrative in Acts 13:26-52. The city becomes an orchard, awaiting the seeds of the Gospel.Paul and Barnabas, as God's faithful gardeners, arrive to sow the seeds of salvation. Paul's message...  Read More

Visualize the early Church as a ship sailing upon God's vast ocean. The Church at Antioch is its compass, guiding its direction through worship and fasting. The Holy Spirit, like a steady wind, fills its sails, steering Barnabas and Saul toward their divine destinations.Three significant navigational lessons emerge from this passage:Charting the Course in Worship: Just as a sailor listens to the w...  Read More

DAY NINETEEN | Acts 12Imagine a fortress, its thick walls seemingly impenetrable. Yet, with every passing moment, tiny cracks begin to appear until, unexpectedly, the walls crumble. Acts 12 depicts such a fortress, not of stone and mortar, but of circumstances that seemed insurmountable, until they weren't.King Herod, bolstered by his power, imprisons Peter, intending to crush the burgeoning Chris...  Read More

DAY EIGHTEEN | Acts 11Consider a small circle drawn on a piece of paper. Now imagine a hand reaching out and gently stretching the boundaries of that circle until it encompasses a much larger space. Acts 11 paints a portrait of the early Church undergoing a similar stretching of its boundaries.Peter, freshly inspired from his encounter with Cornelius, faces criticism from the circumcision party. T...  Read More

DAY SEVENTEEN | Acts 10: 23b-48Envision a sudden downpour of rain, drenching every patch of land, every plant, and every person below without discrimination. Acts 10:23b-48 captures a spiritual downpour, where God’s Spirit falls upon both Jews and Gentiles, confirming His unbiased love and acceptance.Peter arrives at Cornelius’ home, breaking traditional barriers by entering the house of a Gentile...  Read More

DAY SIXTEEN | Acts 10: 1-23aImagine standing at the edge of a vast landscape, your vision limited to just the nearby surroundings. Suddenly, the horizon stretches, revealing an expansive and diverse terrain beyond what you thought possible. Acts 10:1-23a offers a glimpse of such an expanded horizon in the spiritual realm.Cornelius, a Roman centurion, is not within the familiar landscape of early b...  Read More

DAY 15 | Acts 9:23-43Imagine a serene pond. A single pebble is thrown in, and from its point of impact, ripples expand outward in concentric circles, influencing a much larger area than the pebble itself. The episodes in Acts 9:23-43 can be visualized as a series of such impactful events, each creating ripples that spread the influence of God's Kingdom further and wider.Starting with Saul, his bol...  Read More

Imagine a fierce storm – dark, ominous clouds suddenly pierced by a brilliant ray of sunshine, changing the entire landscape in an instant. Acts 9:1-22 captures such a transformation, not in the sky, but in the heart of Saul of Tarsus.On his way to Damascus, armed with zeal and authority to arrest followers of Jesus, Saul is met with a blinding light and a voice that would forever change his traje...  Read More

Picture a tapestry, woven with threads from every corner of the world, each strand contributing to a grand design. Acts 8:26-40 illuminates a moment where a single thread – an Ethiopian official – is intricately woven into God's magnificent tapestry of salvation.Guided by the Spirit, Philip embarks on a desert road, only to encounter an Ethiopian eunuch reading Isaiah's prophecy. This high-ranking...  Read More

It was not merely an event, it was a spiritual movement, a stirring testament to the unity and power of the global Church. Gathering staff from our church, and thousands from others, it transcended boundaries of nation, generation, and denominations. At the heart of the conference was a shared yearning: a fervent prayer for God's presence to envelop not only the room but also our individual spirits and the sanctuaries of our local churches.   Read More