Herald of maranatha:Daily Devotional
Topic: The saved sorcerer (Apostolic Revival)
Acts 8:24 KJV
Then answered Simon, and said, Pray ye to the Lord for me, that none of these things which ye have spoken come upon me.
Like any sinner can turn to God by believing and confessing Jesus, the sorcerer did.
"Romans 10:10 KJV
For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation."
"Romans 10:10 KJV
For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation."
Some facts about Simon the Sorcerer:
He was a sinner,
He believed the gospel
He accepted the gospel
He did the baptism of repentance.
"Mark 1:4 KJV
John did baptize in the wilderness, and preach the baptism of repentance for the remission of sins."
He was prepared for the Holy Ghost baptism.
He sinned by a disposition of a strange desire.
He was declared unqualified by the Apostle.
He was a sinner,
He believed the gospel
He accepted the gospel
He did the baptism of repentance.
"Mark 1:4 KJV
John did baptize in the wilderness, and preach the baptism of repentance for the remission of sins."
He was prepared for the Holy Ghost baptism.
He sinned by a disposition of a strange desire.
He was declared unqualified by the Apostle.
Lessons to learn:
Believing and being saved, is the beginning of our Christian journey.
Believing and being saved, is the beginning of our Christian journey.
Simply believing without practical faith, makes no much difference.
"James 2:19 KJV
Thou believest that there is one God; thou doest well: the devils also believe, and tremble."
"James 2:19 KJV
Thou believest that there is one God; thou doest well: the devils also believe, and tremble."
Salvation is not an automatic guarantee.
"Romans 11:22 KJV
Behold therefore the goodness and severity of God: on them which fell, severity; but toward thee, goodness, if thou continue in his goodness: otherwise thou also shalt be cut off."
"Romans 11:22 KJV
Behold therefore the goodness and severity of God: on them which fell, severity; but toward thee, goodness, if thou continue in his goodness: otherwise thou also shalt be cut off."
Action point:
We need to daily mortify our flesh, till our lives reflects the full image of Christ.
We need to daily mortify our flesh, till our lives reflects the full image of Christ.
Prayers: Oh Lord Jesus, cause my life to reflect your holiness, equip and fortify me for the forth coming revival.
Remain blessed
"Working out your salvation is not an act of self-righteousness" (Omoloye A A)
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