Good morning Lord Jesus, I simply want to start my day by saying I love you..
“Then the Spirit said to Philip, “Go over and join this chariot.” So Philip ran up to it.” (Acts 8:29-30)
Phillip was going about his day walking down the road when he came across a man sitting in his chariot. He had never met the man before, however the Holy Spirit spoke to him and told him to go talk to the man. Phillip did as the Spirit led and he entered into a conversation with the man. In His conversation he shared with the man about Jesus and the results of him sharing his faith was the man ended up getting baptized.
The same Holy Spirit who’s presence “soaks” the whole book of Acts with its leading and directing people, filling of people, shacking of buildings and situations, is still present and “soaking” every aspect of our lives today. The same Holy Spirit that spoke to Phillip and guided him as he walked out his door and entered his day is speaking to you and desires to guide you as well. And you will hear the Spirits voice if you stop and take time in prayer to ask for the Spirits guidance, and then listen.
There are people you will encounter as you go through your day who are like the man Phillip went up to and talked to. People who have heard part of the story or have some knowledge of Jesus and Christianity, that they picked up from friends, the news, or the internet. Allot of it may be misguided and they are confused as well about who really is Jesus. And they do not need you to be able to explain systematic theology to them. All they need is you to simply explain and share your love and personal story about Jesus.
Listening to hear the Holy Spirit speak to you and to guide you through your daily routines and simply sharing your love of Jesus with people you encounter is basically what all of us are called to do as Christians, followers of Jesus. It’s not complicated. It never was intended to be.
My family, I pray this morning you will simply embrace the basics of your faith and calling, and simply in prayer ask for the Holy Spirit to help you and guide you today, actively listen to what the Spirit is leading you, and share your love of Jesus with people you encounter throughout your day, in Jesus’ name. Please pray the same for me. God bless you my friends!
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