Prayer-a Christian’s life.

Acts 2:24 “Then they prayed, ‘Lord, you know everyone’s heart.  Show us which of these two you have chosen.'” The disciples and approximately 100 others in the room had been faithfully taught by the greatest Teacher of all time when to pray, how to pray, to whom to pray.  They were not novices to praying.  Our prayers are never–let’s give it a try–our prayers are always earnest conversations with our God.  Our Almighty God always wants to be involved in our lives solving our problems while guiding us through life.  We are foolish if we do not allow Him into our hearts constantly.

Why a devotion on such a passage?

Acts 1:13-14 “When they arrived, they went to the upstairs to the room where they were staying.  Those present were Peter, John, James and Andrew, Philip and Thomas, Bartholomew and Matthew , James the son of Alphaeus and Simon the Zealot, and Judas the son of James.  They all joined together constantly in prayer, along with the women and Mary the mother of Jesus, and with his brothers.” About 150 believers gathered as friends and companions.  They shared a common faith.  They shared a common bonding union.  I have heard many times–I cannot go back there–those were my friends when I was an addict and I live in danger if I go back.  The saying—you become who you hang out with is certainly an expression of truth.  Realizing that truth—who do you hang out with? Have a great weekend.

Jesus intends to make a round trip

Acts 1:11 ” ‘Men of Galilee they said,’  why do you stand here, looking into the sky? This same Jesus who has been taken from you into heaven, will come back in the same way you have seen him go into heaven. “‘ Jesus has to come back—He cannot possibly forget about us.  He has made a promise.  He loves us far too much  to not make that round trip and how glorious His second trip will be.  When? In our time-soon–in God’s time–soom–hang on tight–He is coming soon.

Man continually guesses time

Acts I:7″He said to them, ‘it is not for you to know the times or dates the Father has set by his own authority.  But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem , and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth,'” You and I are witnesses for our Heavenly Father.  We do not know His timing, but we can be fully confident that all He has said is true and will absolutely happen.  Our Father could tell us His timing, but that would not be for our good.  Why not tell us His timing?  Let’s ask Him when we see Him.

Do not leave Jerusalem

Acts 1;4 “On one ocassion, while he as eating with them, he gave them  this command: “Do not leave Jerusalem, but wait for the gift my Father promised, which you have heard me speak about.  For John baptized wih water, but in a few days you will be baptized with the Holy Spirit.” Jesus new exactly what He was talking about.  Pentecost was coming.  A wonderful day was coming.  Jesus did not want anyone to miss out.  

Grow

II Peter 3:18 “But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.  To him be glory both now and forever! Amen. Peter offers each of us very sound advise.  Study His Word, work on becoming faith filled, dedicate your life to Him and in everything you do let Him lead you.  While living such a life you and I will be abundantly blessed. Have a great weekend.