Day 317 - The Miraculous Moves of God (Acts 12, Acts 13, Acts 14) Year 2
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TODAY'S READING:

-  Acts 12:6-25, Acts 13, Acts 14:1-20

WORD OF THE DAY:

-  Miracles

In today’s reading, we witness a powerful sequence of miracles and a testimony of God’s mighty intervention. Peter, imprisoned by King Herod and awaiting execution, is freed by an angel of the Lord. Imagine this scene: Peter is sleeping between guards, his chains fall off, and he’s led out of the prison. When he arrives at the house where the believers are praying for him, a young girl named Rhoda is so astonished she forgets to open the door! This humorous yet incredible story demonstrates the power of a praying community and God’s miraculous deliverance.

The chapter also details Herod’s eventual demise after arrogantly accepting praise as a god. The story closes with Barnabas and Saul returning to Jerusalem, where the Word of God continues to flourish despite ongoing persecution. This chapter marks the beginning of Paul and Barnabas’ missionary journeys. The church in Antioch, guided by the Holy Spirit, commissions Paul and Barnabas, sending them out to share the Good News. They first travel to Cyprus, where Paul rebukes a sorcerer named Bar-Jesus, leading to the conversion of a local proconsul named Sergius Paulus. We see the Spirit of God empowering His messengers, guiding their journey, and performing wonders to confirm His message. Paul and Barnabas then travel to Iconium, Lystra, and Derbe. As they preach, many come to faith, but opposition grows, with enemies following them from city to city. Despite persecution and even an attempt to worship them as gods, Paul and Barnabas continue to spread the message of Christ. When Paul is stoned and left for dead, he miraculously rises and carries on, exemplifying the power of God at work even amid adversity.

In Acts 12, we find Peter miraculously freed from prison. God’s intervention is not a distant phenomenon but a present, tangible reality when His people come together in faith and unity. Even in our most challenging times, God works behind the scenes, orchestrating deliverance and transformation. Acts 13 emphasizes that when we align our lives with God’s purpose and follow His direction, we become vessels for His miraculous work. Guided by the Spirit, Paul and Barnabas embarked on a journey where every moment was infused with divine purpose. This alignment with God’s will opens us up to miraculous encounters in our own lives.

Acts 14 reminds us that miracles often emerge through adversity. Paul and Barnabas were met with opposition and persecution but remained steadfast. They witnessed healing, transformation, and resilience, revealing that God’s power shines brightest in challenging moments. Reflecting on these stories, we can see that miracles are not merely historical accounts but invitations to see God’s power at work in our own lives.

The same God who raised Jesus from the dead, healed the sick, and saved the broken-hearted is still performing wonders today. The power of God is at work in and around us, whether we realize it or not.

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