Acts 8:5-8 (KJV)
5 Then Philip went down to the city of Samaria, and preached Christ unto them.
6 And the people with one accord gave heed unto those things which Philip spake, hearing and seeing the miracles which he did.
7 For unclean spirits, crying with loud voice, came out of many that were possessed with them: and many taken with palsies, and that were lame, were healed.
8 And there was great joy in that city.
It's amazing what can happen to and through an ordinary man when God pours a little hardship and the power of the Holy Spirit into the mix.
The believers of the Jerusalem church began fleeing the city in droves due to the waves of persecution they faced because of their testimony for Jesus Christ. But what the enemies of the Faith meant evil, God used for good, as the scattering believers carried with them the message of salvation through the Lord Jesus Christ.
Phillip fled Jerusalem and headed toward Samaria, where his commitment to preaching the gospel led to the salvation of multitudes. When Phillip performed miracles- casting out evil spirits and healing man- the people listened to Phillip's words about the Messiah, who empowered him to perform these astonishing deeds.
One ordinary man, a little persecution, and a touch from the Spirit of God led to massive conversions in the city of Samaria. As Jesus had predicted, the gospel message made its way from Jerusalem into the outlying world (Acts 1:8).
Phillip illustrates what one leader, with the empowerment of the Spirit of God and the authority of Jesus Christ, can do to change the World.
Because of Christ your life is destined for greatness. The situations you are facing today are not meant to destroy you, but to strengthen, inspire, change and transform your life and those around you. Because of Christ your test shall be a testimony to many, Because of Christ your mess shall be a message to nations...
YOU ARE A VICTOR THROUGH JESUS CHRIST.
6 And the people with one accord gave heed unto those things which Philip spake, hearing and seeing the miracles which he did.
7 For unclean spirits, crying with loud voice, came out of many that were possessed with them: and many taken with palsies, and that were lame, were healed.
8 And there was great joy in that city.
Teaching:
It's amazing what can happen to and through an ordinary man when God pours a little hardship and the power of the Holy Spirit into the mix.
The believers of the Jerusalem church began fleeing the city in droves due to the waves of persecution they faced because of their testimony for Jesus Christ. But what the enemies of the Faith meant evil, God used for good, as the scattering believers carried with them the message of salvation through the Lord Jesus Christ.
Phillip fled Jerusalem and headed toward Samaria, where his commitment to preaching the gospel led to the salvation of multitudes. When Phillip performed miracles- casting out evil spirits and healing man- the people listened to Phillip's words about the Messiah, who empowered him to perform these astonishing deeds.
One ordinary man, a little persecution, and a touch from the Spirit of God led to massive conversions in the city of Samaria. As Jesus had predicted, the gospel message made its way from Jerusalem into the outlying world (Acts 1:8).
Phillip illustrates what one leader, with the empowerment of the Spirit of God and the authority of Jesus Christ, can do to change the World.
Declaration:
Because of Christ your life is destined for greatness. The situations you are facing today are not meant to destroy you, but to strengthen, inspire, change and transform your life and those around you. Because of Christ your test shall be a testimony to many, Because of Christ your mess shall be a message to nations...
YOU ARE A VICTOR THROUGH JESUS CHRIST.
