He qualifies the called and works wonders through them.ĥ. Jesus said, “He who believes in Me, the works that I do, will he do also and greater works than these will he do.” ( John 14:12) God does not just call the qualified. Wherever you find obedient and trusting believers you will find doing God great things. God used the obedience of Paul to work miracles. The Lord is able to help us respond to the kindness we are given by giving something more valuable back to those who are generous with us.Īsk the Lord to help you trust Him more for reciprocity in all ways.Ĥ. Everyone recognized that Paul’s God was powerful as his prayers brought healing of two difficult diseases – dysentery and a fever. God reciprocated the kindness of Publius by using Paul to heal his father. The Lord often returns any act of kindness we render according to the law of sowing and reaping. Pavel Poloz, recently (1987) exiled from Russia, Moody Monthly, April, 1989.ģ. So you relax and are not so concentrated on Christ, on His teaching, how He wants you to live.' Nobody pressures you about your religion. Illustration:In Russia, Christians are tested by hardship, but in America you are tested by freedom. Certainly, Publius would not expect a reward for helping some lowly prisoners, but God worked in his heart.Īsk the Lord to work in the hearts of all leaders so they and their people can enjoy the benefits of knowing Christ personally. The Lord moved in the heart of the leading citizen of Malta who received Paul and entertained them with courtesy for three days. God supplies us with emotional, physical, social and mental needs just in the knick of time. God is watching out for you even when you are unaware of His bountiful concerns.Ģ. Thank the Lord for all the times He has supplied you with shelter, provisions and acts of kindnesses when you were in need. The sovereign Lord prompts the heart of people to supply the needs of His children. When the prisoners and guards escaped to the island of Malta, God used the islanders to supply the shipwrecked men with acts of kindness. In these first ten verses we observe several benefits that Paul and his companions experienced because of their commitment to Christ. Many people fail to consider their benefits in Christ because they neglect appropriating the promises of scriptures.

Have you ever stopped to consider all the advantages of being a committed Christian? No one is impressed with the won-lost record of the referee. Illustration:You must get involved to have an impact. The Advantages of Being a Committed Christian

Being committed