WHEN TO SHAKE THE DUST OFF

When rejected by any group or community for the bringing the Good News to their knowledge, which you diligently proclaim for the sake of God's Salvation of souls in Christ, as a ministering vessel of the Holy Spirit, you need to move ahead shaking the dust off your feet, signifying that you bear no further responsibility for their actions against the Truth revealed to them, because there are many lost sheep in the wilderness who need to be redeemed (Jer. 50:6, Matt. 10:14). It's a testimony against persecutors or anyone who rejects the Good News of Salvation, to shake the dust off your feet and let them be, by moving away from their reach; for the very Word of God spoken, will judge those who reject it (Matt. 10:33, Luke 9:5, John 3:18 & 12:48, 1 Thess. 4:8).
Therefore, never get discouraged by anyone's rejection, for the very God who called you will lead you to everyone He wants you to minister to, without fail.

PRAYER: Thank You, Holy God, Heavenly Father, and Vindicator of the Faithful, for keeping me safe and focused on reaching out to every soul You lead me to, with the Good News of Salvation. Please continue to strengthen and guide me so I may shake off the dust of my feet when rejected, to move forward for those who are craving the Bread of Life and Living Water you placed in me, to share with all who need it; in Jesus' Name,
Amen.

From Acts 13:50-51

THOSE APPOINTED FOR ETERNAL LIFE, BELIEVEO

Our faith in the Word of God, Jesus Christ, received into our hearts, keeps us redeemed, justified, and appointed for eternal life, as Heirs of the Father (Rom. 5:1). Hearing the Gracious Words of God and understanding the benefits of receiving and sharing about whom we believe in, gladdens our hearts, making us to glorify Him with joy for the Salvation of our souls (Ps. 33:21, Prov. 15:30).
So, we should stay active in the fulfillment of the Great Commission given to us, ensuring the Good News of Salvation is spreading all over the World, and we will continue to bear more fruit for His glory, as more souls are appointed for eternal life in God's Kingdom, through the revival of their faith.

PRAYER: In the Name of my Lord Jesus, thank You, Heavenly Father and Awesome God, for making me a channel of Your Word, called to minister the Gospel of Salvation, to all around me. Please keep me motivated and equipped to reach out to all who are anointed for eternal life to be redeemed and restored into Your advancing Kingdom, where there is everlasting joy and peace,
Amen.

From Acts 13:48-49

LIGHT TO THE GENTILES

Good News is for all people of the World, not just for a particular tribe, race, or nation; for God's Salvation is established by the birth, life, death, burial, and resurrection of His only begotten Son (John 3:16). Yet, being saved by grace through faith in Christ Jesus, our savior and the Light to the World, we become vessels of His glorious Light sent out to all still ignorant to the Truth, so they may be set free as they acknowledge and receive it wholeheartedly (Is. 49:6, Luke 2:32).
Furthermore, as channels of God's Light, called, equipped, and sent out to the lost sheep, we should endeavor to keep magnifying the ministry of Christ, knowing that the Great I Am That I Am is with us to keep us preserved for His mighty works on Earth (Is. 42:6, Rom. 11:13).

PRAYER: Dear gracious God and Glorious King, thank You for anointing and sending me out to all, as a vessel of Your eternal Light to those ignorantly dwelling in the deceitful comfort of darkness overclouding the eyes of many lost in the World. Please keep me forever refreshed and willing to reveal Your everlasting existence to all, through Your Light dwelling in me, in Jesus' Name,
Amen.

From Acts 13:47

FIRST, SHOULD BE SPOKEN TO YOU

It's necessary to first speak or share the Word of God with those around you, for the Salvation of their souls and the strengthening of their faith, before going out to others; for, "charity begins at home," yet if it's rejected by your own, don't be discouraged but move out to the fields and anyone new, for God will lead you to those who are in dear need of God's Redeeming Word of Grace and Love (Matt. 10:6 & 14, Gal. 6:10). The revelation of Jesus Christ, whom God raised from the dead, was sent by the Father to bless you first, turning you away from your iniquities so you may receive the grace to dwell in the presence of this Promise Keeper and bring others to Him through the testimony of His Redeeming Word in your life (Acts 3:26).
Therefore, be attentive to the Good News ministered to you and listen to the Voice of YHWH speaking to you through His anointed ones, called by His Name, so the Kingdom of God will be yours to stay fruitful in and never taken away from you, as one destined to reach out to nations about it for the Salvation of souls and the Father's glory, which is shared with the Son (Matt. 21:43, John 13:32).

PRAYER: Thank You, Adonai, Abba Father, and Merciful God, for speaking to me first, which transforms my life and equips me mentally, physically, and spiritually, to gracefully testify of Your Word to all. Please continue to lead me in the Spirit to all far from Your presence so they may be delivered and brought to Your eternal Kingdom, for Your glory, as I endlessly proclaim the Gospel of Salvation,
Amen.

From Acts 13:46

THE UNREPENTANT OPPOSE GOOD NEWS

The unrepentant and stubborn in heart, naturally oppose the Good News of Salvation whenever they hear or see people coming together to receive it, because they feel judged or condemned in light of it (John 3:18, Rom. 2:5, Heb. 4:12). The opposition from hard-hearted unbelievers is usually blasphemous; yet, we should try correcting them with gentleness, "if perhaps God may grant them repentance leading to the knowledge of the Truth (2 Tim. 2:25)." Still, if they keep resisting the Gospel, we should move ahead, for there are many lost sheep ignorantly wandering in the wilderness, who need the Salvation of the Lord (Acts 18:6).
Since we left worldliness for Godliness, those still influenced by the pleasures of this World will always desire to slander us; for they, "speak evil of whatever they don't know and whatever they know naturally," which defiles and corrupts them (Matt. 15:11, 1 Pet. 4:4, Jude 10).

PRAYER: Dear YHWH, Ever-Gracious God and Loving Father, thank You for the grace to share Your Word and gain more souls for Your advancing Kingdom. Please keep me guided by the Holy Spirit, so I may continue to overcome every resistance, even as You strengthen me to carry the cross to the end; in Jesus' Name,
Amen.

From Acts 13:44-45

PERSUADING BELIEVERS TO CONTINUE GRACEFULLYl

Encouraging Believers and growing Christians with words of hope and exhortation, as Ministers, is necessary, so they may adhere to the teachings of the Holy Spirit, instructed by the Word of God to stay steadfast in the Divine comfort of His Grace, forever (1 Thess. 5:11). Even when the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ and the Love of God is seen all around the new Believers, we should never stop persuading them with encouraging words from the Gospel, so they may stay true to Adonai, embracing their Christ's calling with unwavering hearts, as the Redeemed of the LORD (Acts 11:23, Titus 2:11-12).
Moreover, we should do this more often, through discipleship, ensuring that the Fold of Christ multiplies with Laborers in His Vineyard, increasing in yield as more Christians are equipped to fulfill the Great Commission and are adorned as Brides for the Bridegroom, Jesus Christ, on the Last Day.

PRAYER: In Jesus' Name, thank You, Heavenly Father and Sovereign King, for making me a channel of Your Word, called to revive and encourage souls, for Your glory. Please keep me focused on what is holy and determined to exhort Believers and disciple growing Christians so there may be more Laborers in Your Vineyard, equipped for the continuous advancement of Your everlasting Kingdom,
Amen.

From Acts 13:43

HUNGER OF THE REPENTANT FOR GOOD NEWS

Genuine repentance creates a deep spiritual hunger and thirst for righteousness, found only in God's Word, which empowers and nourishes Christians, as their source of supernatural strength, continuous upward growth, and gratification (Amos 8:11, Mat. 5:6). It's necessary that we minister, "with gentleness, correcting those in opposition, if perhaps God may grant them repentance leading to the knowledge of Truth," because we are channels of God's appeal, serving as ambassadors of Christ, commissioned to reconcile men to God, by faith in His only begotten Son (2 Cor. 2:20, 2 Tim. 2:25).
So we should endeavor to bring more souls to repentance and spiritually feed all who, welcoming vessels of mercy and honor, craving for more of the Word of God from the Well Who Never Dries, through evangelism and discipleship; for this is our calling and Divine assignment as Children of God, given to us through the Great Commission, for the growth of His Kingdom (Mat. 28:19-20).

PRAYER: In Jesus' Name, thank You, Heavenly Father and Most Glorious King, for granting me the grace to serve as a Laborer in Your Vineyard, ordained to bring more souls to Your eternal presence, even as You favor me with the Gift of the Holy Spirit, used to pray, disciple many in the path of Truth and Righteousness, and edify the whole Body. Blessed be Your Holy Name; for Your appearance makes me able and willing to help others with their spiritual needs, as we reside in Shalom,
Amen.

From Acts 13:42

DESPISERS MARVEL AND PERISHSt

Stay faithful and courageous while doing the will of the Father who sent, called, choose, and anointed you to serve as a vessel of His mighty works on Earth; for anyone who despises you because of your commitment, dedication and earnest desire to glorify God, will surely marvel at the Power of Yeshua in your life, as those who, "love the world," perish in their stubbornness, engulfed by their hard heartedness, marvel, and unbelief (Ps. 34:21, Prov. 14:2, Is. 41:10). The ways of YHWH are beyond human understanding, for it takes the Wisdom of the Holy Spirit to recognize them, which are astonishing to unbelievers and horrifying to those who are dying in the Spirit, even as the faith of all who come truly repentant, in full submission to Him, are strengthened in Love (Hab. 1:5).
Therefore, don't be disturbed by those who despise, mock, and hate you because of their unbelief and unwillingness to receive the Truth, for the Great I Am That I Am, who called you, gave the Great Commission, and empowers us in the Spirit, is greater than them (1 John 4:4).

PRAYER: Dear YHWH, I praise you who never forsakes His Children but attends to the needs of each and every one of His Faithful friends, in due time. Please continue to keep me preserved in Your Hands as a vessel of Your marvelous works,.so those who are stubborn in the Spirit, despising me for doing Your will, may never have power over me; in Jesus' Name,
Amen.

From Acts 13:41

JUSTIFIED OF ALL THINGS

By the gift of the Son of God, through faith in Christ who saves, we are God's righteousness in Him, being freed from all guilt, exposed by the Law of Moses, as sins against the LORD (Gal. 2:16). We receive forgiveness by grace from the Father through faith in the Gospel preached to us, for as we acknowledge and submit to the Way, Truth, and Life, revealed for the Salvation of souls, our Heavenly Father will no longer remember our sins or wrongdoings but keep us comforted in His loving arms (Jer. 31:34).
Furthermore, our faithfulness to God, lovingly done from the depth of our hearts, satisfies and pleases Him, even as we remain graciously justified through faith in Christ Jesus who saw injustice and bore our iniquities for His Salvation to be known (Is. 53:11, John 3:16, Heb. 11:6).

LET'S PRAY: Dear YHWH, the Righteousness Judge, and Abba Father, thank you for justifying me freely, through faith in Your only begotten Son, whose blood was shed for the redemption of my soul. Please keep me strengthened as I continue to let Your Divine presence and Eternal existence be known, through preaching repentance and the total forgiveness of sins; in Jesus' Name,
Amen.

From Acts 13:38-39

RISEN ONES FACE NO DECAY

The Body of God's Righteousness, Jesus Christ, never faced corruption, decomposition, nor decay; for all who dwell in Him by faith, overcome every consequence of sin and sign of death, to stay risen with the only begotten of the Father, forever in glory and majesty (Acts 2:24). Since we died with Christ through faith that His crucifixion was for taking away our sins, and by immersion, to remain resurrected with Him in the Spirit, as a living sacrifice to God, we will never perish; for our bodies are His Temples and His presence keeps us eternally preserved, for His Name's Sake (Rom. 6:4-5, 8 & 12:1, 1 Cor. 3:16 & 15:42).
So, we should remain faithful and dedicated to our calling in Christ, instead of distracted, walking in the Spirit of Holiness, with all our might, so we will return to the Father of creation, as incorruptible souls, purified by His Blood to live forever with Him!

PRAYER: In Jesus' Name, thank You, Heavenly Father and Omnipotent God, for keeping me resurrected in the Spirit - another one who triumphed over death to stay alive for Your glory, as a living testimony of Your mighty works on Earth. Blessed be Your Holy Name; for Your presence in my life makes me whole,
Amen.

From Acts 13:37

RISEN TO RECEIVE SURE BLESSINGS

Being born of God in Christ Jesus, we died with the Messiah, were buried and resurrected with Him in the Spirit through repentance, immersion, and impartation, graced through faith in His Word, to live in the abundance of the sure mercy and blessings of David, forever (Is. 55:3). We are highly favored to be one with the only-begotten of the Father; for in Him, we freely receive everlasting inheritances, through faith (John 14:19 & 20).
Therefore, we should hold onto our faith in Christ, allow the Word of God to abide in us, and we will never face corruption but stay preserved as beloved vessels in the Hands of YHWH (Ps. 27 & 16:10, John 15:7).

PRAYER: Thank You, YHWH, Merciful Father, and Gracious God, whose covenant upon the Faithful lasts forever. Blessed be Your Holy Name, for Your Faithful and True Love and blessings are always with me; in Jesus' Name,
Amen.

From Acts 13:34-35

PROMISE FULFILLER

The promise made by God for His Salvation, restoration, and redemption given through the Faithful Fathers and Prophets of old, were ultimately fulfilled by the birth life, burial, death, and resurrection of His only begotten Son, which also led to the establishment of the New, Eternal, and Universal Covenant between God and humanity, so all who faithfully receive and abide by His Word will live forever as Overcomers and Heirs of the Father, in Christ Jesus (John 3:16, Titus 2:11). Every promise of YHWH is a decree, sealed as His Word without fail - and it doesn't matter how many they are, they will be established in due time, through faith in the returning King, for His glory (Ps. 2:7, John 14:3, 1 Cor. 1:20).
With the fulfillment of His promise, being favored to dwell in His presence, therefore, we should stay faithful and committed to our calling in Christ, preaching the Good News of Salvation to all who are far from the Truth, so they may be delivered as they receive words of fulfillment into their lives and Divine restoration.

PRAYER: Dear YHWH, Ever-Loving God, and Gracious King, thank You for the fulfillment of Your Living Word in my life, which transforms my way of reasoning and keeps my soul purified for Your glory. Blessed be Your Holy Name, for my union with Your only-begotten Son, helps me to remain forever in Your presence; in Jesus' Name,
Amen.

From Acts 13:32-33

GOD RAISES THE RIGHTEOUS

H noThe Righteous in Christ Jesus are safe in the Arms of God; for He supports, vindicates, and elevates the Faithful -  both through persecution and difficult times, keeping us triumphantly victorious until the end (Ps. 23:4-5). YHWH never allows, "Your Holy One to undergo decay," nor depreciate, for Christians are kept eternally alive and are risen to stay strengthened forever, to His praise (Ps. 16:10, 38:18-19, & 115:17 & 18)!
Furthermore, no matter how long the trial or temptation, the LORD will surely deliver His own from shame and distress, making everyone witnessing our breakthrough, elevation, and Divine restoration, testify of the presence of God in our lives (Hos. 6:2, Matt. 28:6).

PRAYER: Dear Lord Jesus Christ, our Blessed Redeemer and Friend, thank You for Your presence in my life, which keeps me delivered from every effort of the wicked against me, for Your Name's sake, so I may stay alive forever, being resurrected with You in the Spirit to dwell in the presence of the Father. Blessed be Your Holy Name, for in You, I am more than a conqueror,
Amen.

From Acts 13:29-30

SEEN BY HIS WITNESSES TO THE PEOPLE

By the revelation of God's Word and the manifestation of the Holy Spirit, we, members of the Body of Christ, are favored to see, eat, drink, and have a personal encounter with the risen Messiah, as well as given opportunities to share our testimony with all who need to hear, for the revival of more souls and strengthening of faith for many still weak or dead in the Spirit (Acts 1:3 & 10:41). Seeing the Son of God and bearing witness to His resurrection, is for all who are born of the Spirit and remain willing to serve as His ambassadors, chosen to reach out to every nation on Earth through the Great Commission, for the redemption of all who remain lost because of their lack of knowing the Truth, which sets one free from false beliefs and deceptive doctrines, keeping many under chains of wickedness (Hos. 4:6, John 8:32, 1 Cor. 15:5-8).
Therefore, as Witnesses of Christ's resurrection, given the grace to share the revelation of Truth, we should not relent, for He who called and cleansed us with His blood will keep us strengthened in every way to carry the cross to the end (1 Pet. 5:10).

PRAYER: In Jesus' Name, Thank You, LORD, Eternal King of Glory, for giving me the grace to see, feel, and experience the wonders of Your works in my life, even as You keep me anointed to serve as a living Witness of the Gospel throughout the Earth. Please keep me empowered and willing to share the testimony of Your resurrection and Your awesome presence in my life, to all people, for the Salvation of any still stuck in ignorance;
Amen.

From Acts 13:31

MESSAGE OF SALVATION SENT TO

As members of the Body of Christ, we are sent by the Lord to declare an invitation to receive forgiveness of sins and eternal life through faith in Him, universally to all people, regardless of their status or background (Mark 16:15, Luke 24:47-48). The Great Commission is given to us to proclaim the message of Salvation in Christ Jesus, all over the World, as ministering vessels of the Holy Spirit, called in the name of the Lord to serve as ambassadors of His Kingdom, instructing obedience to Love God and people while spreading His goodwill on Earth (Matt. 28:19-20).
Moreover, all who fear God need to hear the testimony of our redemption; so we should not relent in testifying of the Good News of Salvation, as Ministers sent to all ignorant of the Truth, for many to reason and come to repentance as sheep once lost in the pleasures of the World but now willing to return to the Fold of Christ (Ps. 66:5-6 & 66:16, Matt. 10:6 & 7, Acts 28:28).

PRAYER: Blessed Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, the Redeemer of our souls, thank You for the message of Truth and for making me a Bearer of Your Salvation to the World. Please continue to enlighten me more in the Spirit, even as You strengthen me to reach out to souls, ignorant to the Light of Your Saving Grace,
Amen.

From Acts 13:26-27

MINISTERS ARE NOT THE MESSIAH

Everyone chosen and called to serve as a ministering vessel of the Holy Spirit, through the Great Commission, is not a Divine figure on their own, but only good stewards of God's Word, Jesus Christ, the Messiah, and Savior of all who believe and receive Him by faith. We are ordained to deliver the Good News of God's Salvation and disciple the Lord's sheep; yet we are humans, accountable to God, but never to be worshipped by anyone, because we are only alive in Christ and are not the King, Himself (John 1:20).
Therefore, we should never stop proclaiming the second coming of the King of Kings, and Lord of Lords, as we bring souls to repentance by spreading the Gospel of Salvation, even to their doorsteps, not as Masters but as Ministers, called to serve one another (Mark 1:7).

PRAYER: In Jesus' Name, thank You, Eternal King of Glory and Omniscient God, for making me know the Truth through the revelation of Your Word and the Wisdom of the Holy Spirit, which keeps me humbled as Your Child, called to serve and not to assume the position of the Messiah, no matter where I find myself in life. Please continue to lead me to all who need Your Redeeming Grace, so they may mightily be delivered from the bondage of sin and forces of darkness, as they receive the Good News of Salvation,
Amen.

From Acts 13:25

PROMISED SEED BROUGHT THE MESSIAH

God's promise of the Messiah, sitting on David's throne, goes the extra mile beyond the desires of our hearts, being fulfilled by the birth, life, and death of Jesus Christ, the Good Shepherd and Most Loving King who is ruling over the Faithful, with the Spirit of Holiness and Power, shown by His resurrection from the dead, to redeem all who believe, from the bondage of sin and its consequence (Is. 11:1-2, John 7:42, Rom. 1:3, Eph. 1:7). Mary was the favored one in whose womb the Son of God was conceived; for she gave birth to Him who is without sin, known as a Lamb without blemish, destined to cleanse the sins of the World and teach forgiveness (Matt. 1:21, John 1:29, 1 John 3:3).
Therefore, by faith in the Word of God, made flesh to dwell among men, one's Salvation is established, "nothing can by any means redeem a person, nor pay God a ransom" (Ps. 49:7, Gal. 3:13).

PRAYER: Dear YHWH, Abba Father, and Covenant-Keeping God, thank You for giving Your only begotten Son for the redemption of my soul so I may serve You in the Spirit and Truth by faith in Him who crushed the head of the serpent and subdued his power in the life of all who receive the Son of God into their hearts. Please continue to lead me to all whom I need to preach the Gospel and testify of my redemption, so they may receive the Good News of Salvation and become delivered from the chains of wickedness; in Jesus' Name,
Amen.

From Acts 13:23

ONE AFTER GOD'S HEART

Being deeply devoted to the will of the Father, with a heart fully committed to serve Him, in the Spirit and Truth, with love and humility, keeps a man favored by God as one who is after His heart and precious in His sight. YHWH sought for Himself any who are after His own heart, placing us in different positions of authority, so we may serve as His chosen vessels of leadership, called to disciple men through the path of righteousness, even as He puts down the proud and disobedient, as the Righteous Judge of all (1 Sam. 13:14 & 15:28, Ps. 7:11).
Furthermore, God finds all who are faithful in His service, to be those who are after His heart, for they are established and strengthened by His arm, to do greater exploits for the growth of His advancing Kingdom and glory (Dan. 11:32, Ps. 89:20-21). We should remain submissive to His Word, living through the guidance of the Holy Spirit, so we will always stay favored as loyal to do what is on God's heart.

PRAYER: Dear YHWH, Abba Father, and Gracious God, thank you for making me so precious in Your sight, as one after llYour heart by grace, through faith, as a member of the Body of Christ, who is one with You. Blessed be Your Holy Name; for with Your presence in me through the anointing of the Holy Spirit, I continue to do greater exploits, for Your glory, in Jesus' Name,
Amen.

Acts 13:21-22

GOD EXALTS AND DELIVERS HIS PEOPLE

YHWH is Ever-Faithful, delivering all called by His Name from the hands of the wicked, even as He exalts the Faithful, preparing a table before us, His Children, in the presence of our oppressor; for when we find ourselves in any strange place or position, He demonstrates His everlasting Love for we who are born of the Spirit, in Christ Jesus (Ps. 23:5 & 149:4). The Powerful Hand of YHWH redeems from bondage all who trust in Him, hitting their Captors, stubborn and rebellious to His Word, in a place where it hurts them the most, so they may be humbled to fear God, as He exalts His chosen (Exo. 13:14-15, Deut. 7:6-8, Ps. 75:7, Prov. 29:23).
Sometimes, God hardens the heart of the disobedient and stubborn in spirit, so they may satisfy their egos and lust for power; yet, He makes His Children bold through the presence of the Holy Spirit in them and by their faith in His Word to keep them victorious while, before their eyes, their oppressors become ashamed and separated behind them (Exo. 14, Matt. 16:23).

PRAYER: In Jesus' Name, thank You, Awesome Adonai, for You exalt and uplift by grace, through faith in Your Word, which reveals Your Love and keeps me exalted above oppressors, as Your Redeemed Child. Please continue to keep me humble and faithful in heart as You fight my battles and comfort me with Peace and Joy, all the days of my life,
Amen.

From Acts 13:17

BELIEVE, SEEING WHAT'S DONE

Witnessing the channel of God's Word and Power manifesting signs and wonders which cripple the agents of darkness and disempower the force of wickedness, is a Divine experience that strengthens our faith and revives that of others who may be far from the Truth in Christ Jesus (John 20:29). Hearing an anointed one speaking with authority, filled with the Holy Spirit, astonishes the ignorant and brings the humble to repentance as their blindfolded eyes become open to spiritual realities, for Divine encounters and total freedom from the forces of darkness (Luke 4:32).
Moreover, it's a common saying among mankind that, "seeing is believing." Yet, as Christians, we know that, "faith comes from hearing, and hearing by the Word of Christ;" for we experience the manifestation of His Love, Grace, Power, and Authority, through His active, sharpened Word (Rom. 10:17).

PRAYER: Dear Loving and Ever-Gracious Father, thank You for strengthening my faith which can only be finished through partaking in the milk and meat of Your Word manifested through Your workers doing your will, planting seeds of faith and watering anyone dying without the Spirit, so they may be restored into Your Kingdom by believing and confessing Your only begotten Son as their Lord and Savior. Please keep me focused and determined to share, as Your anointed vessel, destined to bring more souls into Your advancing Kingdom and presence, for Your glory; in Jesus' Name,
Amen.

From Acts 13:12