THURSDAY, January 13 Acts 1.8 “But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.” This verse serves as a kind of compass outline for the rest of Luke’s book. In the … Read More
Month: January 2022
Toward a Life Right-side Up
WEDNESDAY, January 12 Acts 1.6-7 “Then they gathered around him and asked him, ‘Lord, are you at this time going to restore the kingdom to Israel?’ He said to them: “It is not for you to know the times or dates the Father has set by his own authority.” It’s amazing how even in the … Read More
Eating and Waiting
TUESDAY, January 11 Acts 1.4-5 “On one occasion, while he was eating with them, he gave them this command: ‘Do not leave Jerusalem, but wait for the gift my Father promised, which you have heard me speak about. For John baptized with water, but in a few days you will be baptized with the Holy … Read More
A Living Tapestry
MONDAY, January 10 Acts 1.3 “After his suffering, he presented himself to them and gave many convincing proofs that he was alive. He appeared to them over a period of forty days and spoke about the kingdom of God.” Luke picks up his story with Jesus’ suffering, presenting the Lord risen and alive before His … Read More
A New Anticipation
Acts 1.1-2 “In my former book, Theophilus, I wrote about all that Jesus began to do and to teach until the day he was taken up to heaven, after giving instructions through the Holy Spirit to the apostles he had chosen.” Can you imagine what it was like for Theophilus after reading the gospel account of … Read More
Coming Soon!
During 15 Days of Worship and Waiting, check this space each day for the daily devotional. The first post will appear here on Jan 9. If you would like to get started early, download the PDF version of all 15 devotions below!