The Next Steps, Day 24 Clear conscience. What is a clear conscience? What does it take to have a clear conscience? Read Acts 24. We see Paul sharing his story, again, We see the integrity in what he shares. Paul shares the same message over and over regard regardless of who is listening. Paul understands how important it is to have integrity because that impacts how others receive his message. Do we concern ourselves with our integrity? Are we conscious of that as we go through our day? How can we share Christ’s message with integrity today?

The Next Steps, Day 23 Enemies. When we share the message of Christ, we will create enemies. People will not like our message and they will disagree with what God is doing in our life. Read Acts 23. As Paul was sharing the message of Jesus Christ, he made people mad. Many of the religious leaders were afraid that Paul was going to destroy their religion and all that they held dear. As a result, they plotted to kill him. When we are following Jesus Christ we are going to make people mad. We must understand and accept that as fact. The question becomes, will that change how we we…

The Next Steps, Day 22 God’s timing. As we look back at the life of Paul, we see him explaining in more detail exactly what happened in the days and months after his conversion to Christ. Read Acts 22. Paul was passionate about Jesus Christ, even from the very beginning. However, God knew that wasn’t the right timing. Paul started out trying to preach immediately, but because of his past, people didn’t accept his message and were not interested in listening to him. As a result, God had him leave for a time. If we remember, we studied about how Barnabas went to go find Paul and bring him back.…

The Next Steps, Day 21 Commitment. As we read Acts chapter 21, we Payl at an interesting time. He is having great opportunity to impact the believers and share the message. Paul desires to see people come to know the Lord, no matter what that means for him. People were concerned for Paul, yet Paul wasn’t concerned for himself. Paul was concerned for Christ. Paul’s deepest heart’s desire was to see people come to know Christ. What is our deepest heart’s desire? What are we seeking after that is the most that we are looking for? We will meet people or have people in our lives that are concerned about…

The Next Steps, Day 20 Finish the race. It seems appropriate that this is the verse that God showed me today since I am spending the day at a track meet. As I watch people run, it reminds me of these words from Acts 20. God desires that we run the race of life in obedience to him and that we run it in such a way that he is glorified in everything that he does through us. How would we define our race? Are we running with an intensity that matches and glorifies are Lord Jesus Christ? How can we continue to press forward each and every day?

The Next Steps, Day 19 Known. Are we known as someone who follows and obey Jesus. Read Acts 19. As we read through this chapter we see a situation where multiple people are trying to do the things that Jesus did without having a relationship with Jesus. As a result, the demon didn’t respect them and didn’t listen to them. As a follower of Jesus, do others recognize that is what we are? Do our actions display that obedience? When we take a look at this example, we must ensure that our hearts and obedience line up with all that God wants to do through us.

The Next Steps, Day 18 Keep on speaking. As we continue to read about the journeys of Paul, we see that he continues to share the message. Read Acts 18. No matter what is going on around him, Paul is always sharing the message of Jesus Christ and the truth of who Jesus is. It doesn’t matter whether people accept his message or they don’t. It doesn’t matter whether he is liked or not. Either way, Paul continues to share the message. Do we have the tenacity that Paul had and are we as committed to the message as he was? Do you recognize that nothing else in this world…

The Next Steps, Day 17 Tell everyone. As we read through Acts chapter 17, we see that Paul shared the message with absolutely everyone. Paul was not concerned with how people would respond to the gospel or how they would respond to him, instead Paul was only concerned that they had the opportunity to hear the message. Paul went out of his way to defend the gospel and to share the life and mercy of Jesus Christ with everyone he came into contact with. Do we have that same passion? Do we realize that people need Jesus and that we are the ones who have the answer the answer? Are…

The Next Steps, Day 16 Believe in the Lord Jesus. As we read today in Acts 16, we see the story of the impact that God can make in the life of an individual. So many stories in this chapter share how God impacted specific individuals, but not just that. You see, when God moves in our lives, yes it impacts us individually, but it also impacts our families and households as well. Both Lydia and the jailer experienced God move and they themselves believed, but not just them. Their entire households came to understand who Jesus was and believe on him as well. Do we share with our family…

The Next Steps, Day 15 Time. When we think about all of the disciples and the new believers they had, ths becomes the key in Acts 15. The people had some questions about exactly what they should expect of new believers. Then this key verse is written. Paul and Barnabas poured their lives into these other believers. When we are working with believers, we have to be willing to walk with them and “remain” with them. Who are we walking with? Who do we need to come alongside and wall with?