Tuesday, December 14, 2010

You don’t mess with the Holy Spirit.

Acts 13: 1 – 11

In the Blues Brothers movie, the two main characters feel as if they are sent on a mission from God. This chapter shows us what it is when someone is really sent on a mission from God! There was a group of faithful men of God who were diligent in their prayers and fasting. The purpose of this time was to seek the Lord for his clear direction. God was faithful to show up and give that direction. We don’t need to go through life without any direction, guessing what we should do next; God will always speak when we wait on Him.

Paul (Saul) and Barnabas were sent by the Holy Spirit, to the governor of Cyprus in the city of Paphos. Now this next part seems a little rough but you have to understand what’s going on. God wanted the Governor to hear the Gospel message; Elymas purposefully intended to stop the message from the Governor. He was a sorcerer so the governor was used to seeing the power of witchcraft around him. This was a moment like Moses before Pharaoh and his magicians. Paul and Barnabas heard from the Lord to do what Moses had done, show that the power of God was greater than any other power.

I believe the Lord was also concerned about Elymas. His blindness was only temporary so hopefully it was enough to humble him to come to the Lord. God’s desire is for all to repent and come to know Him. He loves all people.

Paul and Barnabas were able to make their point! We will find out more about that tomorrow. The real point is no matter how powerful a person is whether it is demonic or earthly God is more powerful and can prove it. No matter how difficult the struggle, problem or person you are facing; God is big enough to handle it.

We need to, like the men who heard about the mission from God, learn to hear God’s voice better. We need His guidance everyday and He offers it everyday as well.

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