Scripture:
Acts 8:7-8 "Many evil spirits were cast out, screaming as they left their victims. And many who had been paralyzed or lame were healed. So there was great joy in the city".
Observation:
Wherever the disciples went in the book of Acts, great joy filled the city. Evil spirits were cast out, people were healed, and joy came as a result of their works. Joy is the true reaction to hearing and seeing what God can do in individual's lives. Joy was also what Jesus was striving to leave His disciples when He was going away. Jesus Himself was anointed with the oil of joy above those around Him.
Application:
We need to see God work in people's lives to the degree that they are completely transformed and joy fills the hearts of everyone around. It seems in Acts that entire cities were hearing what God was doing and would rejoice. I want to see God do such a work in my day, that there would be city-wide rejoicing. I know it is possible! I know it is God's will to save, heal and deliver the multitudes. Now is the time to rise up and begin to bring the Kingdom of God everywhere we go and with it comes the joy to keep going.
Prayer:
Father, fill us with Your joy! Let Ashburn be filled with real joy that comes from seeing Jesus high and lifted up. I ask You to do a work so great that Your name is praised from the housetops. I ask You to work in and through our lives to bring about and establish Your kingdom here on the earth. Come Holy Spirit! lLet joy come to our city because they have seen the awesome works of our God. Heal the sick, raise the dead, cleanse the impure, and be glorified. Turn our city upside down in the near future with an outpouring of Your Spirit.
You're the best!
Jeff
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