ACTS 19:1-20
"Now God worked unusual miracles by the hands of Paul, so that even handkerchiefs or aprons were brought from his body to the sick, and the diseases left them, and the evil spirits went out of them."
All miracles and gifts are given to glorify God and draw us to Jesus! The Bible teaches us that through the Holy Spirit, followers of Jesus will be blessed with many gifts. They will be filled with supernatural power that will change their heart, mind, and soul while also blessing the people of this world. The Bible teaches us that some will be teachers, leaders, evangelists, all the while others will be given gifts to bless His church in many other different ways. All gifts, no matter if you see them as big or small gifts, are miracles. Anything that God has changed in you or through you, is miraculous.
In chapter 19 this week, we see that God worked in Paul in unusual ways. First, understand that this does not mean that Paul was loved more, more special to God, or that he was any different than you and I. No, everything done in Paul and through Paul was all about God's goodness and sovereign plan. Remember, all miracles and gifts are from God and for God!
Paul was built to speak in a loud and bold voice, not all of us are given such gifts and platforms. Some of us are given the call to be bold in our home and walking with friends and family. Both of these opportunities are beautiful and equally important. Some will heal, many won't. Many will teach while some are called to listen and relay to others. All transformation is miraculous!
As believers, I pray that we all see our gifts. I hope you recognize them and embrace them wholeheartedly. Not in a prideful way, but as means of worship through seeing what God has done in your life. I pray you lean into your gifts in confidence and full humility. What is more honoring to God and impactful to the world than a believer that is confident in Christ and humble before God?
This week, take time to thank the Lord for what He has done in your life. Never think your gift is anything less than a miracle while never believing that anything good in your life is your own doing! We are broken sinners destined to Hell who are beautifully made in the image of God and transformed in the Spirit to be filled with life changing power.
Live in these truths church!
Stay faithful church.
In chapter 19 this week, we see that God worked in Paul in unusual ways. First, understand that this does not mean that Paul was loved more, more special to God, or that he was any different than you and I. No, everything done in Paul and through Paul was all about God's goodness and sovereign plan. Remember, all miracles and gifts are from God and for God!
Paul was built to speak in a loud and bold voice, not all of us are given such gifts and platforms. Some of us are given the call to be bold in our home and walking with friends and family. Both of these opportunities are beautiful and equally important. Some will heal, many won't. Many will teach while some are called to listen and relay to others. All transformation is miraculous!
As believers, I pray that we all see our gifts. I hope you recognize them and embrace them wholeheartedly. Not in a prideful way, but as means of worship through seeing what God has done in your life. I pray you lean into your gifts in confidence and full humility. What is more honoring to God and impactful to the world than a believer that is confident in Christ and humble before God?
This week, take time to thank the Lord for what He has done in your life. Never think your gift is anything less than a miracle while never believing that anything good in your life is your own doing! We are broken sinners destined to Hell who are beautifully made in the image of God and transformed in the Spirit to be filled with life changing power.
Live in these truths church!
Stay faithful church.
SCRIPTURE TO GO ALONG WITH THE MESSAGE
Read 1 Corinthians 12 for more truth concerning the gifts from God.
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