This morning as I read the account of Simon the sorcerer in the 8th chapter of acts, I saw that Simon after confessing his belief and being baptized was still held captive to his own desire to be great. His eyes were not on Christ and the good news of the gospel but on the miraculous signs and wonders that the Holy Spirit was working through the apostles. Simon had had followers himself who had considered him the "Great Power" as he had amazed the people with his magic. Now he himself was seeing the true Great Power at work and the scriptures state that he was astonished..
He witnessed Peter and John laying their hands on those who had been baptized that they might receive the the gift of the Holy Spirit. All Simon could think was that he wanted this ability and as you know when he approached Peter with money to buy the ability, Peter rebuked him and commanded him to repent and pray...A gift is a gift...Christ has already paid for it... no one can but it, no matter who they are or how great they may think they may be...
Simon was surely held captive by the all about me, me ,me mentality...
Don't be held captive, lets get rid of the all about me mentality...
Having said that know that God is still in the miracle working business, he has not changed. The thing is that when one realizes it begins to see and move in those miracles, one needs to remain alert so that one does not become caught up more in the miracles than in Christ...
As you read the passage did anything strike you about verses 15-17?
Lord forgive for any time I may have had a me mentality. I thank you for your grace, your mercy and the gift and the gifts you give to those whose hearts are set on you....In your name I ask it and believe it
Beauty
A Day of Delights
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About Me
- His Delighted Servant
- My faith is what moves me , it is enjoyable, irresistable, lovely and warm with a sense of mystery. Its like a summer day with a gentle breeze blowing my hair, like a butterfly emerging from a cacoon, like a flower pushing its way through the soil of the earth, like a hidden treasure waiting to be found, yes it is my faith that defines me and I am completely content regardless of what goes on around me...My life with Yeshua is like a well written novel that I can not and will not put down... My greatest desire is to be used by Him to touch hearts without religiousity, denominationalism or legalism. One heart at a time. God Bless All from Shelli
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