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Acts of the Holy Spirit: A Study in Acts

DAY 20 OF 28

What does it say?

As Paul made his way to Jerusalem, he preached in Troas until after midnight. He then charged the Ephesian elders to keep watch as shepherds over the church of God.

What does it mean?

Paul was on a path that he would never have chosen without God’s leading. By delivering the funds from Gentile believers to the struggling church in Jerusalem, he was walking straight toward the Jewish opposition that sought his life. He lingered late into the night with believers in Troas, instilling God’s Word in their hearts one last time. His farewell speech to the Ephesian elders revealed a deep love for God’s people, pure motives in ministry, and the heart of a true shepherd. He had a clear conscience and no regrets. No words were left unsaid, and no Spirit-prompted action was left undone.

How should I respond?

We all have places of influence. You may directly impact others as a parent, teacher, or boss. If not, you’re probably a neighbor, co-worker, or church member. One day, God may direct your life’s path away from one group of people and toward another. When you look back over how you’ve handled your current relationships, will you have a clear conscience, or will you have regrets? What qualities from Paul’s ministry do you need to develop as you interact with the people God has put in your circle of influence? Determine today to follow the Spirit’s leading, leaving nothing unsaid or undone.

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Acts of the Holy Spirit: A Study in Acts

Written by Luke to Theophilus, Acts is a sequel to Luke’s earlier Gospel. Luke writes Acts to provide a historical record of the early church and show the trajectory of God's redemptive plan after the resurrection of Jesus. Acts reorients us to the mission of God today: a diverse church, filled with the Holy Spirit, dedicated to showing and sharing the gospel across the earth.

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