DELIVERED AND SENT FOR OPENING EYES

We are delivered from the bondage of sin by grace, through faith in Christ Jesus and equipped as ministering vessels of the Holy Spirit, sent in order to open the eyes of those blinded by the lust and deceitfulness of this World (Is. 42:7, Rom. 6:22, 2 Tim. 2:21, Eph. 3:7). Even when it requires fervent prayers, we must not relent, but do it from the depth of the heart, so many may see and testify of God's Grace, Power, and Love, for His Salvation of souls (2 Kings 6:17, Mark 16:15).
Therefore, as the Redeemed of the LORD, born of the Spirit, we are commissioned to set others free and open the eyes of many still covered with the veil of sin, which challenges His Word (Is. 61:1).

PRAYER: Dear Glorious King and Blessed Redeemer, thank You for calling and giving me the power to serve as a useful vessel in Your hands. Please guide me in the Spirit and keep me strengthened to carry the cross for others, until the end, in Jesus' Name,
Amen.

From Acts 26:17-18

RISE AND STAND ON YOUR FEET

Everyone called and chosen, remains mandated to rise and receive the Divine commission as a witness destined for spreading the Good News of Salvation, even to the highest King in the land (Is. 43:10, Matt. 28:19, Acts 1:8, Rom. 1:1). It is a shift from a state of brokenness and submission to one of empowerment and readiness (Ezek. 2:1-2, Eph. 6:13-15).
Moreover, all through scripture, being told to stand on your feet signifies a call to action, spiritual awakening, and preparation to receive instructions from God (Dan. 10:11). So, we should not hesitate to stand on our feet and remain faithful to do the will of the Spirit, as consecrated vessels, giving honor and glory to the LORD who called us Friends in Christ Jesus, forever (Acts 14:10).

PRAYER: Dear YHWH and Helper of the helpless, thank You for graciously lifting me to stand on my feet, through the Holy Spirit in me. Please keep me strengthened in every way, for my good and Your glory, in Jesus' Name,
Amen.

From Acts 26:16

KICKING AGAINST THE GOADS

When people are stubbornly resisting Divine direction or rightful authority, which only results in self-inflicted pain, it could be described as: kicking against the goads - derived from an ancient idiom. The metaphor comes from farming, where a "goad" was a sharp, pointed stick used by one to prod and steer their stubborn oxen on to better (Eccl. 12:10-11).
Because God has sworn by Himself, "every knee will bow," struggling against Divine authority and a guiding force endowed to help you, is never wise, because it only shows that one is fighting against their Maker and rejecting every benefit that comes with humility (Isa. 45:23, Acts 5:39).

PRAYER: In Jesus' Name, thank You, Heavenly Father and Omnipotent God, for keeping me humbled and submissive to Your Word, Divine will, and ultimate authority, through the presence of the Holy Spirit who helps with all I need to stay faithful. Please continue to direct my paths and guide me into loving thoughts; forevermore,
Amen.

From Acts 26:14

LIGHT FROM HEAVEN

The radiant, overwhelming, supernatural glory of God appears to the chosen as, "a Light from Heaven, brighter than the sun," separating darkness from the Faithful and restoring them to everlasting Life, in Him (Hakk. 3:3-4, Acts 22:6, 2 Cor. 4:6). It could also be described as a Divine illumination from the LORD, which purifies and commissions one for glorious service in the body of Christ (Acts 26:16-18).
Furthermore, light from heaven represents the physical manifestation of God's presence, Truth, and revelation, which is intimately tied to Christ, who remains, "the Light of the World (John 8:12)."

PRAYER: Thank You, Lord Jesus Christ, the Light of the World, for Your glorious presence within and around me, making me a channel of Your Light to many, by grace and through service, in the Spirit and Truth. Please keep me shining as a vessel in Your hands, as I testify of Your goodwill towards mankind;
Amen.

From Acts 26:13

OF COURSE GOD RAISES THE DEAD!

By faith established through the revelation of the Word of God, we understand that YHWH is the ultimate source of life & our very breath, who lives forever and holds authority over death (Deut. 32:39, John 11:25, Rev. 1:18)! Through the power of the Holy Spirit, He raised the Messiah and still offers the promise of eternal life and future resurrection, to all Believers (John 5:21)
Moreover, our Heavenly Father has been raising the dead, through His only begotten Son, Jesus Christ, whom He also raised by Himself and continues using anointed vessels to do the impossible (1 Kings 17 & 2 Kings 4, Acts 9:40, Rom. 6:4-5 & 8:11, 1 Cor. 6:14, Mark 9:23). This is the cornerstone of the Christian faith; hold on to it, remain steadfast to your calling in Christ, and you will live forever, in Him.

PRAYER: Dear God, Giver of Life, thank You for raising me from the dead to everlasting life in the Spirit - keeping me away from sin, to dwell in Your righteousness. Please continue to use me as a living vessel of Your testimony to all; in Jesus' Name, 
Amen.

From Acts 26:8

GOD'S PROMISE TO OUR FATHERS

The foundational covenants God made with the patriarchs of the Bible, our fathers (Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob) remain beneficial to all who are faithful to His Word, from generation to generation (Deut. 1:8). It encompasses God's oath to grant a wonderful promise, multiply the descendants of His Faithful, and bless all nations through their lineage, ultimately fulfilled in Jesus Christ and the Spirit of Holiness (Gen. 12:1-3).
Also, the outpouring of the Holy Spirit, promised by the Father, through His prophet Joel and reaffirmed by Christ, brings hope, salvation, and power to all people, even as it remains fulfilled in the lives of all who trust and obey His Word (Joel 2:28, John 14:26, Acts 2:39).

PRAYER: Dear YHWH, the Covenant Keeping God and Abba Father, thank You for all Your promises, from generation to generation, fulfilled in my life and that of others. Blessed be Your Holy Name, for I am highly favored to be Yours, in Jesus' Name,
Amen.

From Acts 26:6

STRICTEST SECT OF RELIGION

There are multiple strict religious sects presently, with the strictest varying by definition, which are universally recognized for rigorous daily codes and principles - acknowledged as doctrines, established for worship. These groups dictate nearly every aspect of members' lives, from diet and daily routines, to prayer (Lev. 11, Dan. 1:8 & 15, 1 Thess. 5:17)
Furthermore, because strictness depends on whether the measure is of morals, dietary, or behavioral nature, several prominent examples stand out globally, making it difficult to conclude that any one is the strictest. However, the only one worth following is the son of God who never sinned in word or deed (I Peter 2:21-22).

PRAYER: In Jesus' Name, thank You, LORD, Heavenly Father, and Loving God, for helping me to realize that being a member of a strict sect of religion does not ensure one's Salvation; rather, worshipping.You in the Spirit and Truth, from the depth of the heart, is the way to remain favored in Your sight and enter into fellowship. Blessed be Your Holy Name forevermore;
Amen.

From Acts 26:5