Acts 21:4b Through the Spirit they urged Paul not to go on to Jerusalem. 

Sometimes the Holy Spirit speaks to us through our friends. Lord, help me to listen to people in my life who are filled with the Holy Spirit.

Romans 12:1 Therefore, I urge you, brothers and sisters, in view of God’s mercy…

How often do I live “in view of God’s mercy?  May I recognize His great mercy toward me and live in light of that mercy!

Acts 20:24 However, I consider my life worth nothing to me; my only aim is to finish the race and complete the task the Lord Jesus has given me—the task of testifying to the good news of God’s grace. 

Lord, help me to make testifying about Your grace a priority in my life.

Psalm 100:5 For the Lord is good and his love endures forever; his faithfulness continues through all generations.

God’s activity in my life is always for my good, based on His love, and a demonstration of His ongoing faithfulness. 

Acts 19:11 God did extraordinary miracles through Paul, 

God can enable miracles to be done through anyone He chooses. Lord, help me to remember that You are capable of anything and that You are still working miracles through people today.

Psalm 100:3 

Know that the Lord is God. 

Do I know that the Lord is God?  That He is sovereign, in control, and fully capable of anything?

Acts 18:1-3 After this, Paul left Athens and went to Corinth. There he met a Jew named Aquila, a native of Pontus, who had recently come from Italy with his wife Priscilla, because Claudius had ordered all Jews to leave Rome. Paul went to see them, and because he was a tentmaker as they were, he stayed and worked with them. 

Ministry is accomplished in our everyday lives, including our jobs. Lord, help me be a positive example for You to those that I work with.

2 Corinthians 13:11 Finally, brothers and sisters, rejoice! Strive for full restoration, encourage one another, be of one mind, live in peace. And the God of love and peace will be with you.

Full restoration is something that requires joint effort. But God will help all involved. 

Acts 16:40 After Paul and Silas came out of the prison, they went to Lydia’s house, where they met with the brothers and sisters and encouraged them. Then they left. 

It is important to encourage other believers, even after sharp persecution. Lord, may my faith be strong and inspire others to follow You.

2 Corinthians 13:10

…the authority the Lord gave me for building you up, not for tearing you down.

Spiritual leadership is God-given and to be used to build others up, not discourage or hurt others. Guide our leaders, O Father!