Act

To act is to do.

I just finished the book of Acts and this time around I have learned a great deal more than any other time I've studied the ministry and life of Paul. From worship, to fellowship to trust and obedience the Lord has surely shown me a life lived for Christ in the life of Paul.

Paul was fervent for the Gospel of Jesus Christ our savior. He preached in chains, during storms, and while facing persecution. He really believed what he believed was really real and that was "For I determined not to know anything among you except Jesus Christ and Him crucified. 1 Cor 2:2" Upon this Rock Paul stood firm in his belief that Jesus Christ died for us.

"28"Therefore I want you to know that God's salvation has been sent to the Gentiles, and they will listen!"

30For two whole years Paul stayed there in his own rented house and welcomed all who came to see him. 31Boldly and without hindrance he preached the kingdom of God and taught about the Lord Jesus Christ. Acts 28:28-31"

The final verses of Acts we see Paul in action. He boldly and without hindrance preached to all who came to see him. The Lord worked mightily through Paul. Paul entrusted himself to the Lord and walked by faith.

Another form of the word Act refers to plays. Such as Act 1 of Romeo and Juliet. I believe the Lord has ordained acts in each of our lives such as the acts of Paul's life. Once called Saul, a persecutor of the Gospel of Jesus Christ now called Paul a man in chains for the Gospel of Jesus Christ. This brings me to tears. How amazing that the Lord can take anyone, and I mean anyone and refine them in His holy fire removing impurities and working out their salvation reconciling them back to himself.

The Acts of Paul glorified the Lord. I pray the Acts in my life will glorify the Lord as well. As I walk by faith in Jesus Christ I want to serve him with the life he has given to me. I am so thankful for all that he has done and I pray that my fellow brothers and sisters in Jesus Christ will see just how much God loves them and let that reality move them into action, a life lived to the fullest in Jesus. And that their life will shine light into the darkness and give hope to the hopeless.