Bible Reading

In this message from Acts 13, the apostle Paul, filled with the Holy Spirit, overcomes opposition and leads the proconsul Sergius Paulus to faith. This passage shows that the key to a victorious Christian life is not our own strength, intelligence, or preparation, but the fullness of the Holy Spirit. Just as in Antioch, it is through prayer, fasting, and fellowship that the Holy Spirit speaks and sends His servants. Without His fullness, we cannot overcome sin, bear fruit, or fulfill our mission. As Zechariah 4:6 says: "Not by might nor by power, but by My Spirit," says the Lord Almighty.

Acts 11:19-21 - The good news of the Gospel is not limited to one single people. Despite persecutions and difficulties, like the scattered believers in Acts 11, we are called to announce Jesus everywhere. God uses the weak to accomplish His mission. Our role is to faithfully proclaim the Gospel; it is He who touches hearts.

In Acts 10:1–23, God demonstrates that He does not speak only through prophecy, but also through visions and trances. Cornelius, a devout man, receives a vision of an angel who gives him clear instructions. Meanwhile, the apostle Peter, while praying, falls into a trance and receives a vision that prepares his heart to welcome the Gentiles into God's plan of salvation. This meditation encourages us to remain attentive to the different ways God chooses to speak. When God grants us a vision or a spiritual revelation, we should neither ignore nor despise it, but seek the guidance and discernment of the Holy Spirit so that we may understand and obey His will.