Text: Acts 1:1-26
Book of Acts tells the story of the church. Chapter 12 talks
about PETER imprisonment and church’s prayer for his deliverance. Today also we
see church is going through such persecutions. And we need to pray for our
churches. When angel came and delivered but he also had another mission along with this…chapter 12:23 to kill Herod, who persecuted church.
Jesus always demanded obedience from disciples. Disciples never
thought that Jesus would ever die. Multiple times Jesus informed them about his
demise and resurrection. After death of Jesus they went to their own works.
Jesus had told them to wait for the HOLY SPIRIT. Later they waited in the
Jerusalem for the power of the HOLY SPIRIT. It is only through prayer that you
can get the power. We heard many promises, prophecies and words of blessings
but they all come to pass only through prayers.
Though they has Jesus’ promise and prophecy but prayed in
unity. To receive great things from God we must be in one accord. We see Mary
and disciples praying together. Mary from the beginning knew about Jesus’
divinity but His brothers didn’t believe in Him. V.15 120 people along with
Mary and her sons gathered in the upper room of Mark.
v.16-26 PRINCIPLES FOR TAKING WISE DECISIONS IN OUR LIFE
In our life decision are very significant. Decisions
affect our life greatly. You have taken decisions and as the results of those
decisions you are here. This 120 people had to take an important decision.
Judas was also disciple of Jesus Christ. Though he was a thief but people
thought of him as most faithful. Later Judas ministry, because he was a thief,
discontinued. 2 Cor. 7:2, 9 what Paul didn’t do he mentions? …wronged no man
and no corruption, didn’t cheat anyone neither damaged anyone.
1. We must remember the desire of Jesus Christ when we take
decision.
(Jesus selected twelve disciples).
Peter was among 120…he tells to fill the place of Judas. Therefore, he says we must
be 12.
2. We must follow scripture in all our decisions.
v. 20 Peter quotes Psalms 69:25; 109:8.
We must prioritise Word of God in our life,especially when we take decisions.
3. We must share our visions with those who are spiritually
mature.
Peter sharing his vision with others. (that disciples must
be 12)Today
we don’t have to depend upon
customs and traditions but we must solely depend on HOLY SPIRIT. In following chapter, HOLY SPIRIT came upon them. Remember
this principles whenever you come to the place of taking vital decisions of your life.
Sourse: A messaged shared at PCG, ITARSI by Pastor Binoy John
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