'And many that believed came, and confessed, and shewed their deeds'
(Acts 19:18).
Paul had to deal with all types of people on his arrival in Ephesus.
There were some devout Christians, who were followers of John the Baptist, who were baptised with the baptism of repentance, and had not received the Holy Spirit since they believed. There were the Jewish exorcists, who used the name of Jesus
to try and control demons (Acts 19:13). While there were still those who practice witchcraft.
Likewise, we in our time has come across different classes of people, who have various beliefs and practices contrary to that of God.
There are many people who loves in their horoscope, or they worship animate and inanimate things that God has created. They fail to understand that all God requires of them is to be in a saving relationship with Him and to trust and worship him alone.
There are many who believe, confess and follow Christ, at the preaching of Paul. They were amazed by his authority over evil spirits and believed on Christ.
As followers of Christ, we have a responsibility to minister unto others, and seek to bring them to Christ.
When our lives reflect the love of Christ, as we present Him to those who are in darkness, or ignorant of the works of God, they will come and confess their sins, acknowledging what a wicked or evilous life they had led.
Salvation is of God and him alone. Even though John Baptised with the baptism of repentance, it was not faith unto Salvation, through Christ.
The Gospel is about Salvation and Christ is indeed our salvation. We ought to sense the need for Him, and to get right with God. Even in our superstition God will stoop down and meet us, not because we are good, but in His mercy He may overlook our faults to meet a need. Let us therefore pursue the things that are of God and do what pleases Him.
He will perform miracles through his faithful one's in various ways, so others may believe on Him; they will come confessing their sins to the Just and Faithful Christ, who alone is able to save us.
Remember, God is never please with our superstitions but he will have mercy on us, because He is merciful and may overlook them to fulfil a need.
Have a wonderful day
'But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you' (Matthew 6:33). The Lord is our Provider and knows all that we are in need of before we even ask. We do not need to worry or fret ourselves about what we shall eat or drink. Our Father in heaven will take care of these things we need. We are told by Jesus, 'To seek first the kingdom of God.' What does that mean? It means we should lean on, and trust in the grace of Jesus Christ. We should repent of our sins and have a desire to turn away from it. We should seek to put God first in our praise to Him, in our worship of Him, to put our total trust in Him and to rely on Him rather than ourselves or others. We need to seek Him first in our reassurance and acknowledging who He is and what He can do. We also need to seek God's righteousness by loving our neighbors and feeding the poor and destitute, seek justice for the vulnerable. We should put God's plan and...
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