Adventuring together

The Holy Spirit said to Philip, ‘Go over to that carriage and stay close to it’. Philip ran over and heard him reading from the book of the prophet Isaiah. He asked him, ‘Do you understand what you are reading?’ The official replied, ‘How can I understand unless someone explains it to me?’ And he invited Philip to climb up and sit in the carriage with him. (verses 29-31)

Read Acts 8:26-40

How would you like to go adventuring? I’m not talking about white-water rafting or a Himalayan trek, but I am talking about something equally exciting.

I’m talking about adventuring with the Holy Spirit. That’s what Philip did. He and the Holy Spirit went together to the Gaza road leading south from Jerusalem. Together they approached a carriage, spoke to the occupant, accepted the invitation to climb aboard, and together they brought to someone the good news of Jesus.

You and the Holy Spirit can do equally wonderful things today, with the Spirit as the power and you as the channel. The Spirit can direct you as to where to go, who to speak to, and how to talk about what God and his love mean to you in your life.

Adventuring together with the Holy Spirit is not only the adventure of a lifetime. It’s also an adventure for a lifetime.

Holy Spirit, I’m ready to go adventuring with you. Amen.

by Grace Simpson, in ‘God’s Promises for each Day’ (LCA, Openbook, 1999)

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