DOING GREAT THINGS FOR GOD (PART 1)

AUG. 6TH.
TEXT: Acts 8:4-10King James Version (KJV)

4 Therefore they that were scattered abroad went every where preaching the word.

5 Then Philip went down to the city of Samaria, and preached Christ unto them.

6 And the people with one accord gave heed unto those things which Philip spake, hearing and seeing the miracles which he did.

7 For unclean spirits, crying with loud voice, came out of many that were possessed with them: and many taken with palsies, and that were lame, were healed.

8 And there was great joy in that city.

9 But there was a certain man, called Simon, which beforetime in the same city used sorcery, and bewitched the people of Samaria, giving out that himself was some great one:

10 To whom they all gave heed, from the least to the greatest, saying, This man is the great power of God.

From our text for today, it became clear that sometimes, troubles are allowed by God to move us into fulfilling purpose. The persecution and attack against the church in Jerusalem was the reason the apostles were driven out of their comfort zone and as they were scattered Philip went to Samaria. When you consider the glory that came to Samaria after the persecution, you will agree that some troubles are useful.

We have a lot to learn from this story. Philip was just one man, not an entire ministry and when he preached God moved greatly. This was not Peter, John or James that were well known, he was a deacon and was only anointed to serve tables, but when he went to Samaria, demons left people screaming. We do not need to experience persecution before we step out to do great things for God. Pray and let God use you and the glory will follow.

You will see extraordinary miracles this year, but you have to be strong and know your God. You have to be purpose driven, passionate and ready to stand your ground no matter what happens and as you do, there will be signs, wonders and miracles.