Kristi Burchfiel

VERSE:Acts 8:35–Then Philip opened his mouth and beginning from this scripture he preached Jesus to him.TRUTH:All scripture points to Jesus and Philip used an important principle when talking to others about Christ: meet people where they are. The Eunuch was at this scripture, so Philip started with that scripture. Christ wants to meet people where they are and lead them to a personal relationship with Him.RESPONSE:Lord, I pray You will help me meet people where they are and then point them to You!

VERSE: Acts 7:55–But being full of the Holy Spirit he gazed intently into heaven and saw the glory of God and Jesus standing at the right hand of God. TRUTH:Stephen was testifying of the amazing journey God had taken to show His glory to the people of Israel. Only through surrendering to God, as Stephen had, can we see God for who He truly is in all His glory RESPONSE:Lord, help me to surrender to You in all areas of my life so that Your glory may be evident and I may share it with others.

VERSE:Acts 6:8–And Stephen, full of grace and power, was performing great wonders and signs among the people.TRUTH:Stephen was obedient and trusting the Lord and because of that he was full of God’s grace and power. Because he was full of God’s grace and power, he could do the work of God among the people he was around. Are we able to show others the wonder of God or are we lacking His grace and power?RESPONSE:Lord, help me not do anything in my own strength, but to rely on Your grace and power.

VERSE:Acts 5:20–Go, stand out and speak to the people in the temple the whole message of this Life?TRUTH:After being put in prison for teaching about Christ, they were miraculously rescued and told to go back and teach about Christ. Are we obedient to Christ no matter what?RESPONSE:Lord, I praise You and will not be distracted from the purpose You have for me–to share You.

VERSE:Acts 4:20–for we cannot stop speaking about what we have seen and heard.TRUTH:What difference has Christ made in our lives? Are we so overjoyed and overwhelmed that we cannot help but share with everyone we come into contact with the awesomeness of our Lord and Savior?RESPONSE:Lord, help me have the passion for sharing all that You are and all I’ve experienced with others all the time!

VERSE:Acts 3:19–There repent and return so that your sins may be wiped away, in order that times of refreshing may come from the presence of the Lord.TRUTH:Repentance brings refreshing. How are we refreshed? We humble ourselves; we repent; God cleanses us; we’re brought into the presence of God; His presence refreshes us!RESPONSE:Lord, I need Your refreshing. Help me to repent in the areas that need more of Your presence.

VERSE:Acts 2:36–Therefore let all the house of Israel know for certain that God has made Him both Lord and Christ–This Jesus whom you crucified.TRUTH:The position that Jesus holds in creation is already determined, regardless of how we respond to Him. Some people accept it now, others reject it. How we treat Jesus does not change who He is. One day all will bow.RESPONSE:Lord, You are the true and only Lord. Help me make Your name known throughout the world!

VERSE:Acts 1:8–but you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you shall be my witnesses both in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and even to the remotest part of the earth.TRUTH:We have a purpose here. We will be witnesses. If we say we know Christ, people will examine our lives. Do our lives testify of who Jesus Christ really is and all that He has done in our lives? Do we seek to spread that message to the whole world?RESPONSE:Lord, please use me to spread Your word to the nations so that all may know of You.

VERSE:James 5:10–As an example, brethren, of suffering and patience, take the prophets who spoke in the name of the Lord.TRUTH:When we go through difficulties because of our belief in Christ, we’re not alone. Others have gone through this before. We can be encouraged by the example that they have set.RESPONSE:Lord, thank You for showing me that I can make it through because others have made it through. Following You is the only way, regardless of suffering.

VERSE:James 4:17–Therefore, to one who knows the right thing to do and does not do it, to him it is sin.TRUTH:Do we always do the things that still, small voice of God prompts us to do? God is very clear, if we know what we should be doing and don’t do it, we are guilty of disobedience.RESPONSE:Lord, forgive me when I don’t do what You tell me to do. Help me to be listening to hear Your voice and follow whatever You have for me to do.