Acts 9:31. “Then had all the churches rest throughout all Judea and Galilee and Samaria, and were edified; and walking in the fear of the Lord; and in the comfort of the Holy Ghost, were multiplied.”
“LORD.” There they were – changed people: disciples, followers, learners of the Word,
Each one unique, yet each one had been Redeemed by the Lord. v.1
A question from an angry man who heard One speak from heaven above, Now Replied in a fearful voice, “Oh – who art Thou, O Lord!” v.5
The Reality of the Lord comes now in words so clear – Anything done or said on earth is heard in Jesus’ ear. v.5
Recognition of the Lord desire is in various ways expressed – One willing to do what the Lord does want, is a resounding “Yes!” v.6 Immediate submission to the Lord’s right to Rule is evidence of life, Now changed from the darkness of mans’ mind to living in God’s light. v.6
To some it may be a Revelation that Jesus is Lord of all – In every incident in life, He has the right to make each call. v.10
When I know He speaks I must respond with Respect. To Him who is the Lord and knows the reason behind every act. v.10
I have a Responsibility when the Lord gives direction to me, To go where He wants me to go, or be what He wants me to be. v.11
To give Resistance to the Lord is to deny He has the right, To expect me to walk by faith, when in arrogance I walk by sight. v.13
In tones of grace and patience the Lord Reminds me again, He is not asking my permission when He a task does send. v.15
When I am called to go somewhere or carry out a task, I am a Representative of the Lord, not a question should I ask. v.17
Looking back with grateful heart, I the Lord’s ways with me Review, And notice that much is the same, and yet old things are made new. v.27
Reverence for the Lord should in every place, be obvious to all, And reverence will always be evident when on His name I call. v.31
When life has real meaning, there are seen some good Results From the Lord using His own work through me to be presented to Himself. v.35
So like those ancient saints, I too have Received the Lord; And by God’s grace and power am committed to go forward. v.42
“I pray that I truly understand, O God, what it means to be obedient to the Lordship of Christ and not just try to make definitions about this. He is the Lord of my life. He owns me and I want to serve Him with reverence and genuine respect doing His will from my heart. I have received Thee, Lord Jesus. I submit to Thy authority and want to be ready to act in every good work I am called to. In the name of the Lord Jesus Christ, Amen.”