“the Holy Ghost fell on them, as on us at the beginning”.- Receiving the Holy Spirit is not indiscriminately given to anyone for the taking. It is for all who are will to be used of God and live a life to glorify God. The Holy Spirit fell on the believers who were filled with the power of God to do might works for Him. The Holy Spirit falls on us to give us the power to live a life that is pleasing to Him and to give us the boldness to do His will. (Act 11)
“but prayer was made without ceasing by the church unto God for him.”- Circumstances in life often put us in situations that are hard to understand. Doing the will of God often will require us to suffer things that we normally could have avoided. How important it is that we pray for those who are going through difficult times. We are often in the dark knowing what God’s will is, but we still need to pray for God to give grace to those who are going through times of trail and tribulation. (Acts 12)
“Set apart for Me Barnabas and Saul for the work to which I have called them.”- Being singled out for ministry is God’s calling. He has a calling for everyone to be set apart to work His Kingdom. May we be in a spiritual condition that He can call us to work in His vineyard. (Acts 13)
“It was necessary that the Word of God should first have been spoken to you. But seeing ye put it from you, and judge yourselves unworthy of everlasting life, lo, we turn to the Gentiles.” - The Jews rejected the message of Salvation through Jesus Christ. God gave them their opportunity to repent and turn to God, but their self righteousness kept them from humbling themselves before God. The Gospel light is given to mankind both Jews and Gentiles alike. God is no respecter of person, salvation is to any who will turn to Jesus, but rejection of this gift has it’s consequences. May we always receive His grace with praise and thanksgiving. (Act 13b)
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