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by Sandy Shaw
Acts 13. These are the five men raised up by Jesus Christ to lead and pastor those who had come to know Jesus as Saviour and Lord.
They were prophets and teachers. They were able to prophesy - able to speak an immediate inspired word - able to speak a spontaneous word from God for a specific situation - to guide - encourage - give direction.
These five men are meeting together - worshipping the Lord Jesus and fasting - and God speaks to them. "Set apart for me Barnabas and Saul for the work to which I have called them."
God continues to speak. When we give Jesus our undivided attention in this way, Jesus speaks through the Holy Spirit. When we come together waiting patiently upon Him, expect Him to speak. Expect Him to say something, and be prepared for Him to speak the unexpected. Be ready for His Surprises.
Very seldom does God speak in accordance with our plans and routines and hopes.
To these five men God said - "Send out two of your best men into the world. Be prepared to release these two men. Be ready to share with others what I have given to you. Let go of what you might be holding onto.
The world was challenged and changed by a very few people hearing from God, and acting upon what they heard. Think of the influence these five men had upon the future not only of The Church, but of society.
Through these verses - what is God saying to us - about hearing - and challenge - and change? When people experience the power of the presence of God anything can happen - to us - in us - through us - around us.
When we are truly worshipping the Living God He can say anything to any of us, and He has every right to.
Give yourself to God. Give time to worship God and open yourself to His gracious tender voice, and always respond in positive obedience.
Alexander 'Sandy' Shaw is pastor of Nairn Christian Fellowship in Nairn, Scotland. Nairn is 17 miles east of Inverness - on the Moray Firth Coast - not far from the Loch Ness Monster!
Gifted as a Biblical teacher, Sandy is firmly committed to making sure that his teachings are firmly grounded in the Word.
Sandy has a weekly radio talk which can be heard via the Internet on Saturday at 11:40am, New Orleans time, at wsho.com.
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