Devotion:
Read Acts 8:26-38.
I often pray “Lord, help us to stay connected to you so that we can help others come to know you.” When I read this story about Philip, I am impressed with how connected he was to the Holy Spirit. Twice we read of the Spirit guiding him with specific directions of what to do: “Go south to the road….” and “Go to that chariot and stay near it.” I don’t know that I have ever received such specific directions from the Holy Spirit, but I have certainly sensed the leading of the Spirit to do various things over the years. I am confident that for any of us, the more we pray and meditate on the Scriptures, seeking God’s presence and guidance, we will be led to do and say various things on a regular basis.
Primarily, the Spirit will constantly lead you to witness to people around you. You will be led to begin new relationships with people such as neighbors and co-workers and will be given opportunities to share with them your experience of Jesus. For Philip, he was led to go down a certain road and stand near a certain chariot. And then the opening came: he heard this man reading the Bible and he had a question about what he was reading. Philip was in place and ready to answer.
We don’t always have the answers to questions people have, but we can assure them of our willingness to help them search for those answers. And we can let them know that we sometimes have questions too. Part of being a witness for Jesus Christ is letting others know that we are on a journey of learning as well.
Personal Worship Option:
Who is that person the Holy Spirit is encouraging you to stay near, so that you will be ready to meet a need or answer a question they may have?
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