SEPTEMBER 6 - SAUL BECOMES PAUL
READ Acts 13
Saul adopts a Christian name, Paul, and travels to Galatia with the message of the Gospel.
INSIGHT
Chapter 13 records a remarkable fulfillment of prophecy that is easily missed. In chapter 1, Jesus commissions the disciples to be witnesses for Him and proclaims that they will take the Gospel to the ends of the earth. Now the Holy Spirit sets Paul and Barnabas apart to begin traveling to the ends of the earth, taking the message with them. You and I can extend that prophetic fulfillment, too, as we accept the Great Commission as our personal commission and help to take the message of salvation to the ends of the world.
PRAYER
Offer the following psalm of praise to the Lord for allowing you to hear the message of salvation:
My mouth is full of praise
And honor to you all day long.
But I will hope continually
And will praise you more and more.
My mouth will tell about your righteousness
And your salvation all day long,
Though I cannot sum them up.
I come because of the mighty acts of the Lord God;
I will proclaim your righteousness, yours alone
(Psalm 71:8, 14-16).
Now pray this confession to the Lord as you seek to keep your life free from sin:
I will purify them from all the iniquity they have committed against me, and I will forgive all the iniquities they have committed against me, rebelling against me (Jeremiah 33:8).
Confess any sins that the Holy Spirit brings to your mind. Then pray this affirmation to the Lord:
But an hour is coming, and is now here, when the true worshipers will worship the Father in Spirit and in truth. Yes, the Father wants such people to worship him. God is spirit, and those who worship him must worship in Spirit and in truth.” (John 4:23-24).
As you make your requests known to the Lord, include:
Finally, close with this prayer to the Lord:
Love the Lord, all his faithful ones.
The Lord protects the loyal,
But fully repays the arrogant.
Be strong, and let your heart be courageous,
All you who put your hope in the Lord
(Psalm 31:23-24).
Saul adopts a Christian name, Paul, and travels to Galatia with the message of the Gospel.
INSIGHT
Chapter 13 records a remarkable fulfillment of prophecy that is easily missed. In chapter 1, Jesus commissions the disciples to be witnesses for Him and proclaims that they will take the Gospel to the ends of the earth. Now the Holy Spirit sets Paul and Barnabas apart to begin traveling to the ends of the earth, taking the message with them. You and I can extend that prophetic fulfillment, too, as we accept the Great Commission as our personal commission and help to take the message of salvation to the ends of the world.
PRAYER
Offer the following psalm of praise to the Lord for allowing you to hear the message of salvation:
My mouth is full of praise
And honor to you all day long.
But I will hope continually
And will praise you more and more.
My mouth will tell about your righteousness
And your salvation all day long,
Though I cannot sum them up.
I come because of the mighty acts of the Lord God;
I will proclaim your righteousness, yours alone
(Psalm 71:8, 14-16).
Now pray this confession to the Lord as you seek to keep your life free from sin:
I will purify them from all the iniquity they have committed against me, and I will forgive all the iniquities they have committed against me, rebelling against me (Jeremiah 33:8).
Confess any sins that the Holy Spirit brings to your mind. Then pray this affirmation to the Lord:
But an hour is coming, and is now here, when the true worshipers will worship the Father in Spirit and in truth. Yes, the Father wants such people to worship him. God is spirit, and those who worship him must worship in Spirit and in truth.” (John 4:23-24).
As you make your requests known to the Lord, include:
- The leading of the Lord in your life
- Opportunities for personal evangelism
- Whatever else is on your heart
Finally, close with this prayer to the Lord:
Love the Lord, all his faithful ones.
The Lord protects the loyal,
But fully repays the arrogant.
Be strong, and let your heart be courageous,
All you who put your hope in the Lord
(Psalm 31:23-24).
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