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PROMISED SIGNS
MONDAY, MARCH 29
Acts 28:1-10

Luke 16:29-31

 

“…If they hear not Moses
and the prophets,

neither will they be persuaded…”

 

PROMISED SIGNS
 
Read Mark 16:17-18 for Jesus’ promises to His disciples. These promises were fulfilled in Paul’s life (Acts 28:1-10).
 
Shall take up serpents: They got safely onto the island called Melita. Providentially, they were warmly welcomed by the local people. The word “barbarous” means that the people of Melita were non-Greek-speaking people. When Paul was helping to gather sticks for the fire, a venomous viper fastened onto his hand. But Paul was not harmed by the viper and by this incident he was proven to be innocent. “Behold, I give unto you power to tread on serpents and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy: and nothing shall by any means hurt you” (Luke 10:19).
 
Shall lay hands on the sick: Paul was used by God to heal the chief man’s father who had dysentery and fever and other diseased on the island. This made them highly favoured by the people. There was a sudden change inwardly that touched the locals and moved them to honour and treat with kindness Paul and his companions. God used signs and miracles during the Apostolic times to authenticate His messengers and their message of salvation in Christ Jesus. Today, with the completed revelation of God – the Bible – God gives us His message without the means of signs and miracles.
 
These miraculous events that happened manifested the amazing grace of the Lord upon them. Who could have imagined that by the tempestuous guidance of a storm, the Lord was leading them to people who needed the gospel? How marvellous is God’s way which is far higher than man’s searchings! Storms are not disasters to believers. They are expediters.
 
Do you know the reason for God putting you in your present place? Was it just because you desired that your children be near the school of your choice? Or are you in that area because there is a soul waiting for you to witness to? Or maybe you are the one in need of the gospel and by the Lord’s goodness He has brought you to this location to hear the gospel message? Nothing is by chance. It is God’s opportunity for you to believe!
 
THOUGHT: Do I trust in the Word and not seek signs and wonders?

PRAYER: Father, I thank Thee for Thy forever preserved Word.

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