Facing persecution, including harassment and stoning, was something the early disciples experienced. Yet, they didn’t let any of it stop them from sharing the Good News. They persevered at all costs because everything they did for the Gospel was worth it. Every life, every healing, every miracle, every new church birthed…all of it was worth it because they knew it was what they were called to do.
The Holy Spirit is capable of doing many things and He often leads us to others who need to know about salvation. Being able to discern the Holy Spirit is critical as well as knowing Scripture. It is also important to know who your audience is because everyone will respond to different things.
We sometimes wrongly believe that the outcome is always reliant upon our prayers. This just isn’t true. Our prayers matter to God, yes, but whether He answers them the way we want them answered or not, He gets to decide the outcome. Be an active, prayerful participant. You just never know how God is going to move.
Sometimes fellow believers will come at you because of something you have done that they don’t like. Instead of arguing with them, especially if it is something you feel God has called you to do and you were acting out of obedience, simply replay the entire situation for them. Let your words and the Spirit work in their hearts. You never know what might happen.
“Is God softening your heart toward a certain person or people, and most importantly, are you listening? This week’s episode discusses a pivotal moment in church history…the birth of the Gentile church because two men allowed the Holy Spirit to do a work in their hearts and obeyed when they were told to do something.”
But God — even if He is never mentioned in the book of Esther, was at work. What looked like doom for the people of God turned into a victory that is still celebrated to this day by the Jewish people. How amazing is that?
As Christians, we need to remember our most important mission; the commission Christ gave us – share Hope. Don’t hold it back and think you get to decide who gets to hear it.
When we begin to acknowledge that all calls are important for Kingdom work, we begin to allow the Spirit to tenderize our hearts for our brothers and sisters in Christ, as well as those who need to hear the Gospel.
Adversity often pushes us to do things we might not otherwise do and see people differently. In our obedience to the Holy Spirit, our eyes and hearts can be open to people and circumstances we might not otherwise make ourselves available for.
By properly choosing the right people to do the right tasks, the right people will be available to do the work the Lord has asked them to do.
Remembering where we came from and the grace that Christ has extended to us helps us to better reach the spiritual orphans we come into contact with every day.
Luke demonstrated his meticulous detail in Acts 5. He carefully outlined both internal and external pressures on the early church. These were real incidents then, however, we also face these same issues today; deceit, miracles, faith, obedience, authority, and the Gospel’s transmission.
We need chapters like Acts 4 to help our spiritual growth and to remind us that we are to courageously proclaim God’s message, be confident at prayer, and share with others.
In this episode, Erin Olson discusses her book, Spiritual Orphans, and how the problems we are facing are spiritual issues manifesting themselves in the physical. We cannot experience heaven on earth with so many people disconnected from their Heavenly Father.
In this episode, Erin Olson discusses Acts 3. There are several key things that occurred during this chapter. Peter seized on a Holy Spirit moment, a lame man was healed, and Peter preached the Gospel.
God is always intentional in delivering His promises. The Day of Pentecost was no exception.
For ten days after Jesus’s ascension, the disciples obeyed this command. They gathered together waiting and praying with one another. Unlike the three days between Jesus’s death and resurrection where the disciples were scattered, this time they stayed together.
Acronym – S.A.T. (when was the last time you SAT with God and asked Him about your spiritual health?
In this episode, Erin Olson introduces the Bible teaching series she is launching over the next several weeks. Erin will be covering the entire book of Acts because it’s where the Church began. Erin was recently reminded that not everyone who sits in church knows the Bible, including all of the terms of context included in it.
Acronym – S.A.T. (when was the last time you SAT with God and asked Him about your spiritual health?
According to a Barna study, over 51% of churchgoers do not know that Great Commission. That should concern you. In this episode, Erin Olson discusses why this matters.
You may be tired right now fighting the battle God has called you to, but know that if He called you to it, He will get you through it. Where some may think victory looks hopeless, God is saying, “Wait and see what I will do.”
The farther we get from the Cross, the easier it is to forget the cost. We must never forget who paid the price.
I wonder today if those same words by Satan are being whispered in some Christian’s ears, “Did God really say?” Progressive Christianity is pushing a narrative that changes what God said is good and right according to His Word.
Whether we like it or not, our decisions influence others. Loving God and loving others means that we will love Him in the choices we make and the actions we take and that we will consider others when we do these things.
We should never allow the enemy to dissuade us from praying or lull us into the sense that prayer does not make a difference. Prayer can change things.
A warning for people: only listen to prophecies which line up with God’s Word. Don’t fall for prophetic words confirming sin and unrighteous living.
But God — even if He is never mentioned in the book of Esther, was at work. What looked like doom for the people of God turned into a victory that is still celebrated to this day by the Jewish people. How amazing is that?
As Christians, we need to remember our most important mission; the commission Christ gave us – share Hope. Don’t hold it back and think you get to decide who gets to hear it.
Remembering where we came from and the grace that Christ has extended to us helps us to better reach the spiritual orphans we come into contact with every day.
In this episode, Erin Olson discusses her book, Spiritual Orphans, and how the problems we are facing are spiritual issues manifesting themselves in the physical. We cannot experience heaven on earth with so many people disconnected from their Heavenly Father.
Acronym – S.A.T. (when was the last time you SAT with God and asked Him about your spiritual health?
Gathering, equipping and sending out Christians to live out and share the Gospel. Interviews of Christian leaders combined with in-depth biblical teaching. Join host Erin Olson, founder of Sandalfeet Ministries, as she connects with people around the world and uses her gift of teaching and prophesy to navigate living with a biblical worldview.
