Lame Lystra Incarnation (Acts 14:1-18). The crowd credits Paul & Barnabas for miracles. We are not God. The Church does not save. Do we give God the glory for the blessings in our church, in our work, in our lives?

#dailydevotion #Lutherandevotional #DailyPlunge #DailyLectionary #DailyScripture #BookofActs #ActsoftheApostles

Gladly Gathering Gentiles (Acts 13:44-52). We are sent to be a light for people far from God. We are those people who were once far from God. Are you glad the Word of God comes to you, or do you take it for granted? Do you honor the Word of God?

#dailydevotion #Lutherandevotional #DailyPlunge #DailyLectionary #DailyScripture #BookofActs #ActsoftheApostles

Didn’t See Decay (Acts 13:26-43). The rulers and Pilate put Jesus on the cross and buried him in the tomb. But God raised him up. He didn’t see decay. God raised Jesus up. The good news we have is all because God raised him from the dead.

#dailydevotion #Lutherandevotional #DailyPlunge #DailyLectionary #DailyScripture #BookofActs #ActsoftheApostles

Promised Savior Lens (Acts 13:13-25). Paul speaks about how the whole of the scriptures point toward the fulfillment in Christ. Every scripture you read can be interpreted through the lens of Christ Jesus. Are you making Jesus center in your reading of scripture?

#dailydevotion #Lutherandevotional #DailyPlunge #DailyLectionary #DailyScripture #BookofActs #ActsoftheApostles

Naming The Deceit (Acts 13:1-12). The bible is clear. This world is not neutral. Saul & Barnabas encounter evil trying to influence the center of power. Are we intimidated from calling evil that twists the blessings of God into perversions the evil it is?

#dailydevotion #Lutherandevotional #DailyPlunge #DailyLectionary #DailyScripture #BookofActs #ActsoftheApostles

Voice Of Not God (Acts 12:18-25). In the corrupt systems in which people operate consequences work out.  Leaders may claim God status, but the Word of God spreads and flourishes.

#dailydevotion #Lutherandevotional #DailyPlunge #DailyLectionary #DailyScripture #BookofActs #ActsoftheApostles

Springing From Prison (Acts 12:1-17). Herod persecutes the people called out (the church) to boost his poll numbers and power. But God springs Peter from prison – again! What prison of sin can God spring you from? Are you out of your mind enough to believe God’s miracles?

#dailydevotion #Lutherandevotional #DailyPlunge #DailyLectionary #DailyScripture #BookofActs #ActsoftheApostles

Off The Script (Acts 11:19-30). Those scattered were spreading the Gospel, some even spread it among barbarians. Through Barnabas full of the Holy Spirit and faith great numbers of people came to faith in Christ. What can God do through you if remain true to the LORD?

#dailydevotion #Lutherandevotional #DailyPlunge #DailyLectionary #DailyScripture #BookofActs #ActsoftheApostles

The Cultural Pivot (Acts 11:1-18). The Gospel of Christ is for people of every tongue, tribe and race because it is not tied to any one culture. While the Gospel can only be communicated within the context of culture, the Gospel always transcends culture.

#dailydevotion #Lutherandevotional #DailyPlunge #DailyLectionary #DailyScripture #BookofActs #ActsoftheApostles

Judge Over Death (Acts 10:34-48). God claims those who fear him above other gods and who make an effort to be in a new relationship with him. For Christ crucified is the power of God that overcomes the power of death and the devil. Do you revere the one made judge over the living and the dead?

#dailydevotion #Lutherandevotional #DailyPlunge #DailyLectionary #DailyScripture #BookofActs #ActsoftheApostles