In week two of our new series through the book of Acts, we explore what it looks like to wait well on God. After Jesus ascends to heaven, the disciples find themselves in a moment of uncertainty — unsure of what comes next, but confident in who they trust.

From Acts 1:12–26, we see the early church respond not with panic or self-direction, but with prayer, unity, and dependence on God’s guidance. This message reminds us that when we’re unsure of the next step, God invites us to slow down, stay close to Him, and allow the Holy Spirit to lead our decisions.

The morning also concludes with a powerful celebration of baptism — a reminder that the greatest decision we ever make is to follow Jesus.

Key Takeaways

• Pray constantly while you wait

• Don’t go your own way

• Make dependent decisions

• God knows our hearts

• The most important decision is following Jesus

Contact Info

Branch ChurchWebsite: https://branchchurchmn.orgInstagram: @branchchurchmn

If you’d like prayer or want to learn more about next steps at Branch, we’d love to connect with you.

Chapters

(00:00) Welcome & introduction to Acts(02:00) The disciples after Jesus’ ascension(04:00) Constant prayer and unity(07:00) Creating rhythms of prayer in daily life(11:00) Don’t go your own way — the warning from Judas(16:00) Making dependent decisions(18:00) God as the knower of hearts(21:00) Using Scripture as decision-making criteria(23:00) Trusting the Holy Spirit’s guidance(25:00) The ultimate decision: following Jesus(26:30) Baptism celebration

Keywords

Acts 1, Book of Acts, prayer, waiting on God, decision making, Holy Spirit, Christian guidance, baptism, disciples, Branch Church, faith, trust God, spiritual discernment