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The book of Acts is an account of the birth and growth of the early church and of the work of the Holy Spirit. After His death and resurrection, Jesus remained on earth for 40 days then ascended into heaven.
Power … Holy Spirit … witnesses… I imagine they must've been shaking their heads in wonder and scratching their heads in curiosity! What can He possibly mean?
It was a new and vigorous day for the early church. A time when leaders were vital to guide believers in the grace, truth, and teaching of Christ.
Judas Iscariot, the one who betrayed Jesus, was no longer around, so the group of 12 disciples dwindled to 11. The disciples, now apostles, agreed that they needed to add a new team member to help with the mission that Jesus called them to so they put their heads and hearts together to fill the twelfth spot on their ministry leadership team.
Here's how Luke says the disciples made their decision.
In reading about this process, I begin to see some wise principles rise that I will apply when choices in my life need to be made.
Are you facing any decisions today? This week? This month?
If so, I encourage you to approach them with this 5 step Biblical process. While it won't make your hard decisions easy, applying these principles can position you to make informed choices that are yielded to God's leading. Which is always wise.
Dear Lord, Thank You for being willing to help me make wise decisions. Forgive me for the many times I leave you out of the picture and do things on my own. Help me today with these things, Lord: ___________. Show me the way I should go.
More practical advice awaits you today, friend! Read James 1. Then write down at least one verse that challenges you where you are and spend a few moments in prayer about the areas you need God's wisdom with.
I know loving others is risky, but what good is the love you have for Me if you will not let Me love others through you? What good is all that you conquered and accomplished if you have not loved well? The truth, My precious girl, is that anything you accomplish minus love will equal nothing in the end. I have loved you with an unconditional, everlasting love. Nothing that you say or do changes the way I feel toward you. Now I'm asking you to love others most when they deserve it the least--the same way I love you. I know what I request from you is not easy, but if you will draw on My strength, you will find that perfect love casts out fear. Even if those you love let you down, I will reward you for all eternity because of your choice to love them in a way that brought glory to Me.
What good is love if you don't give it away?