The Vineyard
I am the vine; you are the
branches. Whoever abides in me and I in him, he it is that bears much fruit,
for apart from me you can do nothing. – John 15:5
Acts 9:1-19a
Pray for God to speak to you through
the reading of his word.
Read the passage.
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Out-sourcing
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Saul comes to faith in Christ not
because of some inner struggle, but because of the external power of God. Do you allow God to act on you, or are you
trying to transform yourself into a better person, and a stronger Christian
using only your own strength and resolve?
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In the moments after his encounter
with the risen Lord, Saul was helpless.
He had to be led by the hand, to be taught, to be prayed over. Are you willing to acknowledge your need for
God and for others? Are you willing to
rely on God as a child relies on a parent?
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Choosing Hope above Fear
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Ananias’ did not take counsel of his
fears, and instead did as God commanded and went to his enemy Saul, greeting
him as his brother. Do you truly desire
to see your enemies become your brothers and sisters in Christ?
Pray that we will allow God to work
in us, providing us strength through the Holy Spirit that is greater than our
own strength.
Pray that our enemies will come to
Christ, and one day be our brothers and sisters.
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