Category Archives: Christian

Chosen Vessels; September 23, 2021

Posted on September 25, 2021 by jgarrott

Acts 9:15-16 But the Lord said to Ananias, “Go! This man is my chosen instrument to carry my name before the Gentiles and their kings and before the people of Israel. I will show him how much he must suffer … Continue reading →

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Baptism in the Holy Spirit; September 22, 2021

Posted on September 25, 2021 by jgarrott

Acts 8:15-17 When they arrived, they prayed for them that they might receive the Holy Spirit, because the Holy Spirit had not yet come upon any of them; they had simply been baptized into the name of the Lord Jesus. … Continue reading →

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Response to Truth; September 21, 2021

Posted on September 23, 2021 by jgarrott

Acts 7:57 At this they covered their ears and, yelling at the top of their voices, they all rushed at him. It’s amazing sometimes what people will do when confronted with unwelcome truth. The thing that jumps out at me … Continue reading →

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Delegation; September 20, 2021

Posted on September 22, 2021 by jgarrott

Acts 6:2-4 So the Twelve gathered all the disciples together and said, “It would not be right for us to neglect the ministry of the word of God in order to wait on tables. Brothers, choose seven men from among … Continue reading →

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Persecution; September 19, 2021

Posted on September 22, 2021 by jgarrott

Acts 4:29-30 “Now, Lord, consider their threats and enable your servants to speak your word with great boldness. Stretch out your hand to heal and perform miraculous signs and wonders through the name of your holy servant Jesus.” Reading this … Continue reading →

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Peter; September 18, 2021

Posted on September 20, 2021 by jgarrott

Acts 3:16 “By faith in the name of Jesus, this man whom you see and know was made strong. It is Jesus’ name and the faith that comes through him that has given this complete healing to him, as you … Continue reading →

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Pentecost; September 17, 2021

Posted on September 20, 2021 by jgarrott

Acts 2:42 They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer. The events on the day of Pentecost were momentous in every way, and here we have the response to … Continue reading →

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Decisions; September 16, 2021

Posted on September 19, 2021 by jgarrott

Acts 1:24-26 Then they prayed, “Lord, you know everyone’s heart. Show us which of these two you have chosen to take over this apostolic ministry, which Judas left to go where he belongs.” Then they cast lots, and the lot … Continue reading →

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Perception; September 15, 2021

Posted on September 19, 2021 by jgarrott

Acts 1:14 They all joined together constantly in prayer, along with the women and Mary the mother of Jesus, and with his brothers. It is interesting to try to imagine the atmosphere in this prayer meeting. They were obeying what … Continue reading →

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Assignments; September 14, 2021

Posted on September 15, 2021 by jgarrott

John 18:11 Jesus commanded Peter, “Put your sword away! Shall I not drink the cup the Father has given me?” John doesn’t record Jesus’ agonized prayer about this “cup,” but at the time he wrote that was already circulating through … Continue reading →

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