POWER OF GOD'S WORD - PROSPERITY

Friday, March 26, 2010

Acts 6: 7,8

And the Word of GOD increased, and the number of the disciples multiplied in Jerusalem greatly; and a great company of the priests were obedient to the faith. And Stephen, full of faith and power, did great wonders and miracles among the people.

WOW! The Word of GOD increased the numbers of people who believed in Jesus. Even the Priests, who were leaders in the organized religion of the time, were brought into obedience to Christ and His Word. There was revival like the world had never seen.

Notice what was happening all around this great movement of the Holy Spirit. There was persecution, attempts by the leaders to stop the movement of the Word of GOD, imprisonments, tortures and murders. Spies were everywhere and they reported to the authorities any action which they termed treasonous. Saul of Tarsus was one of those authorities.

In the midst of this atmosphere of oppression and hostility, the Word of GOD increased and the number of disciples expanded. Even religious leaders were following the faith. Signs and wonders abounded and faith was strong and growing stronger.

There are many folk throughout this world who are oppressed and who live in a hostile environment. The Word of GOD grows among these people. It is very sad that in good times the Good News does not flourish; in bad times it abounds. Why is this so? Why, when things are good, do we let out faith become weak? Why is it that reading, studying, and meditating on Holy Scripture diminishes when we are not threatened? Why does it take stones thrown at us to make us cry out to GOD?

I leave those questions with you to answer, because each person must answer them before GOD. Each of us must examine ourselves to see where we are lacking in devotion. When we uncover the lack, then we have the choice of whether we will grow in devotion or not.

READ GOD'S WORD AND YOUR FAITH WILL GROW EVERY TIME.