WORDSPIRATION DAILY WITH SCRIPTURES - ACTS CHAPTER 13

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Bless God it is Sunday, another great day to experience Fruitfulness of imagination, Multiplication in our memory, Replenishing in our intellect, power to subdue in our emotion and Dominion of Will. It is a Sunday and Church time for bible believers, a time to wine and dine at the table of the word of God. The truth is that a word that would revolutionize your world is waiting for you in church this morning. And since it is one day to Valentine Day, make a decision to extend Godly love and care towards someone today. It would do your soul a lot of God. 

PRAYER (Psalm 18:38-40)

1. Father, in the name of Jesus Christ, inflict injuries on all that camp against my soul.  

2. Father, in the name of Jesus Christ, cause all who plan my hurt to fall in their mischief.

3. Father, in the name of Jesus Christ, guide me with strength through the knowledge of your word.  

4. Father, in the name of Jesus Christ, subdue under my feet every power waring against my step up to greatness this year.   

5. Father, in the name of Jesus Christ, give me the neck of all who rise up against me. Let them all be destroyed that hate me. 

FAITH DECLARATION

One thing about God that many have not really come to terms with is that GOD DOES NOT TALK UNTIL HE HAS DONE. HE IS COMMITTED TO SAYING ALL HE HAS DONE. IF HE SAYS IT, THEN HE HAS DONE IT.TO THEREFORE HOLD ON TO GOD'S WORD IS ACTUALLY HOLDING ON WHAT SOMETHING HE HAS ALREADY DONE. NO ONE EVER FAILS HOLDING ON THE WORDS THAT COME OUT OF THE MOUTH OF GOD. YOU CAN ALWAYS TAKE GOD'S WORD TO THE BANK ANYDAY, IT WOULD CASH OUT.  As the rain and the snow

come down from heaven, and do not return to it without watering the earth and making it bud and flourish, so that it yields seed for the sower and bread for the eater, so is my word that goes out from my mouth: It will not return to me empty, but will accomplish what I desire and achieve the purpose for which I sent it. Isaiah 55:10-11

When we declare anything by faith, it is declaring what has already finished in heaven. God puts into the mouth of the believer the things He has already finished in the heavens. When God placed a coat of skin on Adam and Eve, the process of salvation was already concluded. Jesus, the lamb of God had already been slained before the foundation of the world. "And all that dwell upon the earth shall worship him, whose names are not written in the book of life of the Lamb slain from the foundation of the world." Revelation 13:8

Your salvation was concluded before you even committed your first sin. This sounds like a license for condoning sin, but far from it, it is rather the power that disarms sin and its effect. If this truth is in you, then you have been predestined for glory. 

When God finishes a thing in Heaven He empowers the mouth of men on earth to declare it. If you are born of the Spirit, you cannot make declarations outside the influence of the Spirit. God's word is the conveyor belt of the Spirit that empowers us to know what has been finished in heaven. For who hath known the mind of the Lord, that he may instruct him? but we have the mind of Christ. 1 Corinthians 2:16

This Spirit of the Lord, that inspired our spirit man is what installs in man's soul the "mind of Christ". This mind of Christ can decode what the Spirit of the Lord is communicating to our spirit man. When it registers in the heart, it finds its way to our mouth in prayer. When it is released in prayer, it gets established on the earth. 

If it enters your heart to the point that you are able to declare it, it is because God has finished it in heaven. May you find that thing that God has finished on your behalf and receive boldness to make declarations in Jesus name. 

"When God says to you, "you are rich", it is because your wealth, riches and prosperity as been concluded. All you need is your spirit man been able to receive it from the Spirit of the Lord and communicate same to your soul. God wont do tomorrow what he says to you today, the truth is that, He already did it yesterday....God finishes and steps back to declare it....that you heard it, means it had been concluded. This is why you need to connect with the Spirit of faith!" I have declared the former things from the beginning; and they went forth out of my mouth, and I shewed them; I did them suddenly, and they came to pass. Isaiah 48:3

By the Spirit of the Lord, I declare you debt free, worry free, concerns free, burdens free, trouble free and financial problems free in the name .of Jesus Christ. Receive it in your spirit man, believe it in your soul and it would show up in you life. 

Lord whatever you have finished concerning my family, Business, Ministry, career, nation, let it be revealed to me today, and empower my mouth to make appropriate declarations in the name of Jesus Christ  for unstoppable delivery. Thank you Jesus!

WORDSPIRATION

EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE - FACTS ABOUT WORDS Part 1

1. Words Can Poison and Destroy a person's entire life. Proverbs 7

2. Right Advice Guarantee Safety and protection. Proverbs 11:14

3. Any person who controls his mouth is literally protecting his own life. Proverbs 13:3

4. Those who talk too much will eventually be destroyed. Proverbs 13:3

5. Right words can turn an angry person into a friend, and wrong words can turn a friend into an enemy. Proverbs 15:1

6. Your words reveal whether you are wise or a fool. Proverbs 15:2

7. Right words Breathe Life into everything around you. Proverbs 15:4

8. The purpose of words is to educate, enthuse and enlarge those around you. Proverbs 15:7

9. Your personal happiness is influenced by the words that come out of your own mouth. Proverbs 15:23

10. The wise are cautious with their words. proverbs 17:27

SCRIPTURE READING FOR TODAY

Acts 13

King James Version

13 Now there were in the church that was at Antioch certain prophets and teachers; as Barnabas, and Simeon that was called Niger, and Lucius of Cyrene, and Manaen, which had been brought up with Herod the tetrarch, and Saul.

2 As they ministered to the Lord, and fasted, the Holy Ghost said, Separate me Barnabas and Saul for the work whereunto I have called them.

3 And when they had fasted and prayed, and laid their hands on them, they sent them away.

4 So they, being sent forth by the Holy Ghost, departed unto Seleucia; and from thence they sailed to Cyprus.

5 And when they were at Salamis, they preached the word of God in the synagogues of the Jews: and they had also John to their minister.

6 And when they had gone through the isle unto Paphos, they found a certain sorcerer, a false prophet, a Jew, whose name was Barjesus:

7 Which was with the deputy of the country, Sergius Paulus, a prudent man; who called for Barnabas and Saul, and desired to hear the word of God.

8 But Elymas the sorcerer (for so is his name by interpretation) withstood them, seeking to turn away the deputy from the faith.

9 Then Saul, (who also is called Paul,) filled with the Holy Ghost, set his eyes on him.

10 And said, O full of all subtilty and all mischief, thou child of the devil, thou enemy of all righteousness, wilt thou not cease to pervert the right ways of the Lord?

11 And now, behold, the hand of the Lord is upon thee, and thou shalt be blind, not seeing the sun for a season. And immediately there fell on him a mist and a darkness; and he went about seeking some to lead him by the hand.

12 Then the deputy, when he saw what was done, believed, being astonished at the doctrine of the Lord.

13 Now when Paul and his company loosed from Paphos, they came to Perga in Pamphylia: and John departing from them returned to Jerusalem.

14 But when they departed from Perga, they came to Antioch in Pisidia, and went into the synagogue on the sabbath day, and sat down.

15 And after the reading of the law and the prophets the rulers of the synagogue sent unto them, saying, Ye men and brethren, if ye have any word of exhortation for the people, say on.

16 Then Paul stood up, and beckoning with his hand said, Men of Israel, and ye that fear God, give audience.

17 The God of this people of Israel chose our fathers, and exalted the people when they dwelt as strangers in the land of Egypt, and with an high arm brought he them out of it.

18 And about the time of forty years suffered he their manners in the wilderness.

19 And when he had destroyed seven nations in the land of Chanaan, he divided their land to them by lot.

20 And after that he gave unto them judges about the space of four hundred and fifty years, until Samuel the prophet.

21 And afterward they desired a king: and God gave unto them Saul the son of Cis, a man of the tribe of Benjamin, by the space of forty years.

22 And when he had removed him, he raised up unto them David to be their king; to whom also he gave their testimony, and said, I have found David the son of Jesse, a man after mine own heart, which shall fulfil all my will.

23 Of this man's seed hath God according to his promise raised unto Israel a Saviour, Jesus:

24 When John had first preached before his coming the baptism of repentance to all the people of Israel.

25 And as John fulfilled his course, he said, Whom think ye that I am? I am not he. But, behold, there cometh one after me, whose shoes of his feet I am not worthy to loose.

26 Men and brethren, children of the stock of Abraham, and whosoever among you feareth God, to you is the word of this salvation sent.

27 For they that dwell at Jerusalem, and their rulers, because they knew him not, nor yet the voices of the prophets which are read every sabbath day, they have fulfilled them in condemning him.

28 And though they found no cause of death in him, yet desired they Pilate that he should be slain.

29 And when they had fulfilled all that was written of him, they took him down from the tree, and laid him in a sepulchre.

30 But God raised him from the dead:

31 And he was seen many days of them which came up with him from Galilee to Jerusalem, who are his witnesses unto the people.

32 And we declare unto you glad tidings, how that the promise which was made unto the fathers,

33 God hath fulfilled the same unto us their children, in that he hath raised up Jesus again; as it is also written in the second psalm, Thou art my Son, this day have I begotten thee.

34 And as concerning that he raised him up from the dead, now no more to return to corruption, he said on this wise, I will give you the sure mercies of David.

35 Wherefore he saith also in another psalm, Thou shalt not suffer thine Holy One to see corruption.

36 For David, after he had served his own generation by the will of God, fell on sleep, and was laid unto his fathers, and saw corruption:

37 But he, whom God raised again, saw no corruption.

38 Be it known unto you therefore, men and brethren, that through this man is preached unto you the forgiveness of sins:

39 And by him all that believe are justified from all things, from which ye could not be justified by the law of Moses.

40 Beware therefore, lest that come upon you, which is spoken of in the prophets;

41 Behold, ye despisers, and wonder, and perish: for I work a work in your days, a work which ye shall in no wise believe, though a man declare it unto you.

42 And when the Jews were gone out of the synagogue, the Gentiles besought that these words might be preached to them the next sabbath.

43 Now when the congregation was broken up, many of the Jews and religious proselytes followed Paul and Barnabas: who, speaking to them, persuaded them to continue in the grace of God.

44 And the next sabbath day came almost the whole city together to hear the word of God.

45 But when the Jews saw the multitudes, they were filled with envy, and spake against those things which were spoken by Paul, contradicting and blaspheming.

46 Then Paul and Barnabas waxed bold, and said, It was necessary that the word of God should first have been spoken to you: but seeing ye put it from you, and judge yourselves unworthy of everlasting life, lo, we turn to the Gentiles.

47 For so hath the Lord commanded us, saying, I have set thee to be a light of the Gentiles, that thou shouldest be for salvation unto the ends of the earth.

48 And when the Gentiles heard this, they were glad, and glorified the word of the Lord: and as many as were ordained to eternal life believed.

49 And the word of the Lord was published throughout all the region.

50 But the Jews stirred up the devout and honourable women, and the chief men of the city, and raised persecution against Paul and Barnabas, and expelled them out of their coasts.

51 But they shook off the dust of their feet against them, and came unto Iconium.

52 And the disciples were filled with joy, and with the Holy Ghost.

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LEARN TO USE EVERY CONVERSATION AS A PRACTICE MOMENT FOR IMPROVING YOUR SPEECH. 

For by thy words thou shalt be justified, and by thy words thou shalt be condemned. Matthew 12:37

Here are 7 Facts you should remember in every conversation. 

1. Avoid sloppy casual conversation. 

2. Never speak when another person is talking. 

3. Qualify others before speaking the secrets of your heart. 

4. Speak Loud enough for others to hear clearly what you are saying. 

5. Never assume others have understood what you have said. 

6. Encourage others to speak clearly. 

7. Always invest the necessary time in searching for the right word in the midst of a conversation. 

WORDSPIRATION DAILY WITH SCRIPTURES - ACTS CHAPTER 12

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Wow, It is another saturday, a weekend of relaxation and rest for many that might have had busy schedules and timelines all through the week. What also makes this season exceptional is the fact that it heralds Valentine Day - The season to express love and affection

PRAYER (Psalm 18:32-37)

1. Father, in the name of Jesus Christ, gird me with your strength, and make my ways perfect. 

2. Father, in the name of Jesus Christ, make my feet like hinds feet and set me upon my high places. Cause me to step up to greatness. 

3. Father, in the name of Jesus Christ, teach my hands to make possible highly productive ventures. 

4. Father, in the name of Jesus Christ, enlarge the steps under me, that my feet do not slip.  

5. Father, in the name of Jesus Christ, empower me to pursue mine enemies  to the point of overtaking them until they have all been consumed. 

FAITH DECLARATION

One thing about God that many have not really come to terms with is that GOD DOES NOT JUST DO WHAT HE SAYS, MUCH MORE HE SAYS WHAT HE HAS ALREADY DONE. IF YOU HEARD IT FROM GOD'S MOUTH (VIA HIS WORD, HIS SPIRIT OR ORDAINED SERVANT) THEN HE HAS ALREADY DONE IT. 

When we declare anything by faith, it is declaring what has already finished. God puts into the mouth of the believer the things He has already finished in the heavens. When God placed a coat of skin on Adam and Eve, the process of salvation was already concluded. Jesus, the lamb of God had already been slained before the foundation of the world. "And all that dwell upon the earth shall worship him, whose names are not written in the book of life of the Lamb slain from the foundation of the world." Revelation 13:8

Your salvation was concluded before you even committed your first sin. This sounds like a liscence for condoning sin, but far from it, it is rather the power that disharms sin and its effect. If this truth is in you, then you have been predestined for glory. 

When God finishes a thing in Heaven he empowers the mouth of men on earth to declare it. If you are born of the Spirit, you cannot make declarations outside the influence of the Spirit. God's word is the conveyor belt of the Spirit that empowers us to know what has been finished in heaven. For who hath known the mind of the Lord, that he may instruct him? but we have the mind of Christ. 1 Corinthians 2:16

This Spirit of the Lord, that inspired our spirit man is what installs in man's soul the "mind of Christ". This mind of Christ can decode what the Spirit of the Lord is communicating to our spirit man. When it registers in the heart, it finds its way to our mouth in prayer. When it is released in prayer, it gets established on the earth. 

If it enters your heart to the point that you are able to declare it, it is because God has finished it in heaven. May you find that thing that God has finished on your behalf and receive boldness to make declarations in Jesus name. 

"When God says to you, "you are free", it is because your freedom as been concluded. All you need is your spirit man been able to receive it from the Spirit of the Lord and communicate same to your soul. God wont do tomorrow what he says to you today, the truth is that, he already did it yesterday....God finishes and steps back to declare it....that you heard it, means it had been concluded. This is why you need to connect with the Spirit of faith!" I have declared the former things from the beginning; and they went forth out of my mouth, and I shewed them; I did them suddenly, and they came to pass. Isaiah 48:3

Lord whatever you have finished concerning my family, Business, Ministry, career, nation, let it be revealed to me today, and empower my mouth to make appropriate declarations in the name of Jesus Christ  for unstoppable delievery. Thank you Jesus!

WORDSPIRATION

LEARN TO USE EVERY CONVERSATION AS A PRACTICE MOMENT FOR IMPROVING YOUR SPEECH. 

For by thy words thou shalt be justified, and by thy words thou shalt be condemned. Matthew 12:37

Here are 7 Facts you should remember in every conversation. 

1. Avoid sloppy casual conversation. 

2. Never speak when another person is talking. 

3. Qualify others before speaking the secrets of your heart. 

4. Speak Loud enough for others to hear clearly what you are saying. 

5. Never assume others have understood what you have said. 

6. Encourage others to speak clearly. 

7. Always invest the necessary time in searching for the right word in the midst of a conversation. 

SCRIPTURE READING FOR TODAY

Acts 12

King James Version

12 Now about that time Herod the king stretched forth his hands to vex certain of the church.

2 And he killed James the brother of John with the sword.

3 And because he saw it pleased the Jews, he proceeded further to take Peter also. (Then were the days of unleavened bread.)

4 And when he had apprehended him, he put him in prison, and delivered him to four quaternions of soldiers to keep him; intending after Easter to bring him forth to the people.

5 Peter therefore was kept in prison: but prayer was made without ceasing of the church unto God for him.

6 And when Herod would have brought him forth, the same night Peter was sleeping between two soldiers, bound with two chains: and the keepers before the door kept the prison.

7 And, behold, the angel of the Lord came upon him, and a light shined in the prison: and he smote Peter on the side, and raised him up, saying, Arise up quickly. And his chains fell off from his hands.

8 And the angel said unto him, Gird thyself, and bind on thy sandals. And so he did. And he saith unto him, Cast thy garment about thee, and follow me.

9 And he went out, and followed him; and wist not that it was true which was done by the angel; but thought he saw a vision.

10 When they were past the first and the second ward, they came unto the iron gate that leadeth unto the city; which opened to them of his own accord: and they went out, and passed on through one street; and forthwith the angel departed from him.

11 And when Peter was come to himself, he said, Now I know of a surety, that the Lord hath sent his angel, and hath delivered me out of the hand of Herod, and from all the expectation of the people of the Jews.

12 And when he had considered the thing, he came to the house of Mary the mother of John, whose surname was Mark; where many were gathered together praying.

13 And as Peter knocked at the door of the gate, a damsel came to hearken, named Rhoda.

14 And when she knew Peter's voice, she opened not the gate for gladness, but ran in, and told how Peter stood before the gate.

15 And they said unto her, Thou art mad. But she constantly affirmed that it was even so. Then said they, It is his angel.

16 But Peter continued knocking: and when they had opened the door, and saw him, they were astonished.

17 But he, beckoning unto them with the hand to hold their peace, declared unto them how the Lord had brought him out of the prison. And he said, Go shew these things unto James, and to the brethren. And he departed, and went into another place.

18 Now as soon as it was day, there was no small stir among the soldiers, what was become of Peter.

19 And when Herod had sought for him, and found him not, he examined the keepers, and commanded that they should be put to death. And he went down from Judaea to Caesarea, and there abode.

20 And Herod was highly displeased with them of Tyre and Sidon: but they came with one accord to him, and, having made Blastus the king's chamberlain their friend, desired peace; because their country was nourished by the king's country.

21 And upon a set day Herod, arrayed in royal apparel, sat upon his throne, and made an oration unto them.

22 And the people gave a shout, saying, It is the voice of a god, and not of a man.

23 And immediately the angel of the Lord smote him, because he gave not God the glory: and he was eaten of worms, and gave up the ghost.

24 But the word of God grew and multiplied.

25 And Barnabas and Saul returned from Jerusalem, when they had fulfilled their ministry, and took with them John, whose surname was Mark.

WORDSPIRATION DAILY WITH SCRIPTURES - ACTS CHAPTER 11

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PRAYER

It is a blessed Friday, the end of an awesome working week. This shall be for you an exciting and a day laced with uncommon favour. 11th hour breakthrough calls shall continuously hit your phone lines today. The blessings reserved for this week will not elude you. You shall surely recover all. The lines shall fall for you in pleasant places. You shall receive calls of goodnews and blessings. You are going forward, blessed to be a blessing. Good morning and have a praise worthy day in Jesus name.   

FAITH DECLARATION

One thing about God that many have not really come to terms with is that GOD DOES NOT GO AHEAD TO DO WHAT HE SAYS, the truth is that, HE DECLARES WHAT HE HAS ALREADY DONE. 

When we declare anything by faith, it is declaring what has already finished. God puts into the mouth of faith practitioners the things He has already finished in the heavens. When God finishes it in Heaven and empowers the mouth of men to declare it on earth. If it enters your heart to the point that you are able to declare it, it is because God has finished it in heaven. May you find that thing that God has finished on your behalf and receive boldness to make declarations in Jesus name. 

"When God says to you, "you are healed", it is because your healing as been concluded. All you need is your spirit man been able to receive it from the Spirit of the Lord and communicate same to your soul. God wont do tomorrow what he says today, the truth is that, he already did it yesterday....God finishes and steps back to declare it....that you heard it, means it had been concluded. This is why you need faith!" 

3 I have declared the former things from the beginning; and they went forth out of my mouth, and I shewed them; I did them suddenly, and they came to pass. Isaiah 48:3

Lord whatever you have finished concerning my family, Business, Ministry, career, nation, let it be revealed to me today, and empower my mouth to make appropriate declarations in the name of Jesus for unstoppable delievery. Thank you Jesus!

WORDSPIRATION

NEVER MAKE AN IMPORTANT DECISION WHEN YOU ARE TIRED Part 2

When you are tired, your mind replays wrongs that people have done to you.

When you are rested, your mind moves to positive, wonderful and glorious dreams. Things you want toaccomplish and do. But fatigue will affect you in the opposite manner. Jesus understood this. That's why He encouraged His disciples to "come ye apart and rest awhile,” (read Mark 6:31).

4. Fatigue Makes You Less Tolerant of The Views And Needs of Others.

When others are weary, they seem less understanding of your own opinions and
views, also.

5. Fatigue Makes You Focus More On What You Want Instead of The Appropriate Method For Achieving It.

6. Fatigue Turns Your Focus To Short-Term Goals Rather Than Long-Term Goals.

7. Fatigue Causes Your Conversations To Be Filled With Rash, Hasty And Unusually Inappropriate Words.

8. Fatigue Makes You Become Unwilling To Invest Appropriate And Sufficient Time For
Planning Ahead On A Project.

9. Fatigue Causes You To Meditate On Your Own Mistakes.

In the ancient writings, there is a reference to satan wearing out the saints. I believe it.
“And he shall speak great words against the most High, and shall wear out the saints of the most High," (Daniel 7:25).

SCRIPTURE READING FOR TODAY

Acts 11

King James Version

11 And the apostles and brethren that were in Judaea heard that the Gentiles had also received the word of God.

2 And when Peter was come up to Jerusalem, they that were of the circumcision contended with him,

3 Saying, Thou wentest in to men uncircumcised, and didst eat with them.

4 But Peter rehearsed the matter from the beginning, and expounded it by order unto them, saying,

5 I was in the city of Joppa praying: and in a trance I saw a vision, A certain vessel descend, as it had been a great sheet, let down from heaven by four corners; and it came even to me:

6 Upon the which when I had fastened mine eyes, I considered, and saw fourfooted beasts of the earth, and wild beasts, and creeping things, and fowls of the air.

7 And I heard a voice saying unto me, Arise, Peter; slay and eat.

8 But I said, Not so, Lord: for nothing common or unclean hath at any time entered into my mouth.

9 But the voice answered me again from heaven, What God hath cleansed, that call not thou common.

10 And this was done three times: and all were drawn up again into heaven.

11 And, behold, immediately there were three men already come unto the house where I was, sent from Caesarea unto me.

12 And the Spirit bade me go with them, nothing doubting. Moreover these six brethren accompanied me, and we entered into the man's house:

13 And he shewed us how he had seen an angel in his house, which stood and said unto him, Send men to Joppa, and call for Simon, whose surname is Peter;

14 Who shall tell thee words, whereby thou and all thy house shall be saved.

15 And as I began to speak, the Holy Ghost fell on them, as on us at the beginning.

16 Then remembered I the word of the Lord, how that he said, John indeed baptized with water; but ye shall be baptized with the Holy Ghost.

17 Forasmuch then as God gave them the like gift as he did unto us, who believed on the Lord Jesus Christ; what was I, that I could withstand God?

18 When they heard these things, they held their peace, and glorified God, saying, Then hath God also to the Gentiles granted repentance unto life.

19 Now they which were scattered abroad upon the persecution that arose about Stephen travelled as far as Phenice, and Cyprus, and Antioch, preaching the word to none but unto the Jews only.

20 And some of them were men of Cyprus and Cyrene, which, when they were come to Antioch, spake unto the Grecians, preaching the Lord Jesus.

21 And the hand of the Lord was with them: and a great number believed, and turned unto the Lord.

22 Then tidings of these things came unto the ears of the church which was in Jerusalem: and they sent forth Barnabas, that he should go as far as Antioch.

23 Who, when he came, and had seen the grace of God, was glad, and exhorted them all, that with purpose of heart they would cleave unto the Lord.

24 For he was a good man, and full of the Holy Ghost and of faith: and much people was added unto the Lord.

25 Then departed Barnabas to Tarsus, for to seek Saul:

26 And when he had found him, he brought him unto Antioch. And it came to pass, that a whole year they assembled themselves with the church, and taught much people. And the disciples were called Christians first in Antioch.

27 And in these days came prophets from Jerusalem unto Antioch.

28 And there stood up one of them named Agabus, and signified by the Spirit that there should be great dearth throughout all the world: which came to pass in the days of Claudius Caesar.

29 Then the disciples, every man according to his ability, determined to send relief unto the brethren which dwelt in Judaea:

30 Which also they did, and sent it to the elders by the hands of Barnabas and Saul.

WORDSPIRATION DAILY WITH SCRIPTURES - ACTS CHAPTER 10

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PRAYER

It is another great thursday, it is so awesome to see a bright new day. This shall be for you an exciting and a day laced with uncommon favour. The lines shall fall for you in pleasant places. You shall receive calls of goodnews and blessings. You are going forward, blessed to be a blessing. Good morning and have a praise worthy day in Jesus name.   

FAITH DECLARATION

One thing about God that many have not really come to terms with is that GOD DOES NOT GO AHEAD TO DO WHAT HE SAYS, the truth is that, HE DECLARES WHAT HE HAS ALREADY DONE. 

When we declare anything by faith, it is declaring what has already finished. God puts into the mouth of faith practitioners the things He has already finished in the heavens. When God finishes it in Heaven and empowers the mouth of men to declare it on earth. If it enters your heart to the point that you are able to declare it, it is because God has finished it in heaven. May you find that thing that God has finished on your behalf and receive boldness to make declarations in Jesus name. 

Lord whatever you have finished concerning my family, Business, Ministry, career, nation, let it be revealed to me today, and empower my mouth to make appropriate declarations in the name of Jesus for unstoppable delievery. Thank you Jesus!

WORDSPIRATION

NEVER MAKE AN IMPORTANT DECISION WHEN YOU ARE TIRED

Tired Eyes Rarely See A Great Future. When you are weary, you are not the same person. You may

not have the same kind of faith, the same kind of enthusiasm and the same kind of patience as you normally have when you are rested, strengthened and feeling good in my spirit.

Fatigue Creates 10 Potential Mistakes

1. Fatigue Makes Mountains Look Bigger. 

It is a strange feeling. But it's true. When you are tired at night, things that normally would appear simple suddenly feel very burdensome and complex to you. Tasks that usually require a minimal effort suddenly seem too much to take on.

2. Fatigue Causes Valleys To Seem Deeper.

Discouraging factors seem to enlarge. Disappointments seem keener and stronger when your body is worn out.

3. Fatigue Causes Offenses To Come Easier.

You will seem more offended than you normally would be. Little things become bigger. Within 10 days the Four Hebrew boys attained unto wisdom, on this 10th day of the month of February, receive grace to walk in uncommon wisdom. Read todays scripture and be wordspired. 

Acts 10

King James Version

1 There was a certain man in Caesarea called Cornelius, a centurion of the band called the Italian band,

2 A devout man, and one that feared God with all his house, which gave much alms to the people, and prayed to God alway.

3 He saw in a vision evidently about the ninth hour of the day an angel of God coming in to him, and saying unto him, Cornelius.

4 And when he looked on him, he was afraid, and said, What is it, Lord? And he said unto him, Thy prayers and thine alms are come up for a memorial before God.

5 And now send men to Joppa, and call for one Simon, whose surname is Peter:

6 He lodgeth with one Simon a tanner, whose house is by the sea side: he shall tell thee what thou oughtest to do.

7 And when the angel which spake unto Cornelius was departed, he called two of his household servants, and a devout soldier of them that waited on him continually;

8 And when he had declared all these things unto them, he sent them to Joppa.

9 On the morrow, as they went on their journey, and drew nigh unto the city, Peter went up upon the housetop to pray about the sixth hour:

10 And he became very hungry, and would have eaten: but while they made ready, he fell into a trance,

11 And saw heaven opened, and a certain vessel descending upon him, as it had been a great sheet knit at the four corners, and let down to the earth:

12 Wherein were all manner of fourfooted beasts of the earth, and wild beasts, and creeping things, and fowls of the air.

13 And there came a voice to him, Rise, Peter; kill, and eat.

14 But Peter said, Not so, Lord; for I have never eaten any thing that is common or unclean.

15 And the voice spake unto him again the second time, What God hath cleansed, that call not thou common.

16 This was done thrice: and the vessel was received up again into heaven.

17 Now while Peter doubted in himself what this vision which he had seen should mean, behold, the men which were sent from Cornelius had made enquiry for Simon's house, and stood before the gate,

18 And called, and asked whether Simon, which was surnamed Peter, were lodged there.

19 While Peter thought on the vision, the Spirit said unto him, Behold, three men seek thee.

20 Arise therefore, and get thee down, and go with them, doubting nothing: for I have sent them.

21 Then Peter went down to the men which were sent unto him from Cornelius; and said, Behold, I am he whom ye seek: what is the cause wherefore ye are come?

22 And they said, Cornelius the centurion, a just man, and one that feareth God, and of good report among all the nation of the Jews, was warned from God by an holy angel to send for thee into his house, and to hear words of thee.

23 Then called he them in, and lodged them. And on the morrow Peter went away with them, and certain brethren from Joppa accompanied him.

24 And the morrow after they entered into Caesarea. And Cornelius waited for them, and he had called together his kinsmen and near friends.

25 And as Peter was coming in, Cornelius met him, and fell down at his feet, and worshipped him.

26 But Peter took him up, saying, Stand up; I myself also am a man.

27 And as he talked with him, he went in, and found many that were come together.

28 And he said unto them, Ye know how that it is an unlawful thing for a man that is a Jew to keep company, or come unto one of another nation; but God hath shewed me that I should not call any man common or unclean.

29 Therefore came I unto you without gainsaying, as soon as I was sent for: I ask therefore for what intent ye have sent for me?

30 And Cornelius said, Four days ago I was fasting until this hour; and at the ninth hour I prayed in my house, and, behold, a man stood before me in bright clothing,

31 And said, Cornelius, thy prayer is heard, and thine alms are had in remembrance in the sight of God.

32 Send therefore to Joppa, and call hither Simon, whose surname is Peter; he is lodged in the house of one Simon a tanner by the sea side: who, when he cometh, shall speak unto thee.

33 Immediately therefore I sent to thee; and thou hast well done that thou art come. Now therefore are we all here present before God, to hear all things that are commanded thee of God.

34 Then Peter opened his mouth, and said, Of a truth I perceive that God is no respecter of persons:

35 But in every nation he that feareth him, and worketh righteousness, is accepted with him.

36 The word which God sent unto the children of Israel, preaching peace by Jesus Christ: (he is Lord of all:)

37 That word, I say, ye know, which was published throughout all Judaea, and began from Galilee, after the baptism which John preached;

38 How God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Ghost and with power: who went about doing good, and healing all that were oppressed of the devil; for God was with him.

39 And we are witnesses of all things which he did both in the land of the Jews, and in Jerusalem; whom they slew and hanged on a tree:

40 Him God raised up the third day, and shewed him openly;

41 Not to all the people, but unto witnesses chosen before God, even to us, who did eat and drink with him after he rose from the dead.

42 And he commanded us to preach unto the people, and to testify that it is he which was ordained of God to be the Judge of quick and dead.

43 To him give all the prophets witness, that through his name whosoever believeth in him shall receive remission of sins.

44 While Peter yet spake these words, the Holy Ghost fell on all them which heard the word.

45 And they of the circumcision which believed were astonished, as many as came with Peter, because that on the Gentiles also was poured out the gift of the Holy Ghost.

46 For they heard them speak with tongues, and magnify God. Then answered Peter,

47 Can any man forbid water, that these should not be baptized, which have received the Holy Ghost as well as we?

48 And he commanded them to be baptized in the name of the Lord. Then prayed they him to tarry certain days.

WORDSPIRATION DAILY WITH SCRIPTURES - ACTS CHAPTER 9

ECCCYI

PRAYER

Great morning to you this mid week. You are sure to scale greater heights today. Favour shall becon on you from every side. Double honour shall answer for you everywhere you turn. The hand of God will cause you to move with greater speed today. The Holy Ghost power of God would inspire the release of greatness that is inherent in you. You are advancing from grace to grace. Everything shall be working in your favour. Helpers of your joy shall show up for you today. So shall it be!    

FAITH DECLARATION

One thing about God that many have not really come to terms with is that GOD DOES NOT GO AHEAD TO DO WHAT HE SAYS, the truth is that, HE DECLARES WHAT HE HAS ALREADY DONE. 

When we declare anything by faith, it is declaring what has already finished. God puts into the mouth of faith practitioners the things He has already finished in the heavens. When God finishes it in Heaven and empowers the mouth of men to declare it on earth. If it enters your heart to the point that you are able to declare it, it is because God has finished it in heaven. May you find that thing that God has finished on your behalf and receive boldness to make declarations in Jesus name. 

Lord whatever you have finished concerning my family, Business, Ministry, career, nation, let it be revealed to me today, and empower my mouth to make appropriate declarations in the name of Jesus for unstoppable delievery. Thank you Jesus!

WORDSPIRATION

PURSUE QUALIFIED MENTORS part 2

Mentors are no doubt prophesies of your future. They are pointers to what you can accomplish. They are shotcuts to destiny. 

Here are 5 Facts about Mentorship

1. You will Usually Have More Than One Mentor in your Life. Financial, spiritual and academic mentors exist everywhere. 

2. Different Kinds of Mentorships Exist. Some of us are mentored through tapes, books, videos, relationships etc. However, there can always be a primary Mentor who remains with you throughout your life. 

Pursue, cherish and protect your gift from God, your Mentor. 

3. Respect and Protect the access your mentor permits you. 

He or she will not always be there. You must face some battles alone. So drink deeply form his or her well now while you have access. 

4. Treasure any invitation for private discussion with your mentor. 

The presence of others changes the level of intimacy and information. The thoughts and opinions of others present often dilute and even the impartations you receive from your mentor, so guide your access. 

5. Your mentor often discerns whether you discern his worth or not. when you are in the presence of someone who truly respects what you know, you detect it instantly. May the lord open your eyes to see and behold worthy mentors He is sending into your life, and may you treasure such uncommon access. 

As you read and meditate on today's scripture, may the light of God open your eyes of understanding. 

Stay Blessed!

SCRIPTURE READING FOR TODAY

Acts 9

King James Version

1 And Saul, yet breathing out threatenings and slaughter against the disciples of the Lord, went unto the high priest,

2 And desired of him letters to Damascus to the synagogues, that if he found any of this way, whether they were men or women, he might bring them bound unto Jerusalem.

3 And as he journeyed, he came near Damascus: and suddenly there shined round about him a light from heaven:

4 And he fell to the earth, and heard a voice saying unto him, Saul, Saul, why persecutest thou me?

5 And he said, Who art thou, Lord? And the Lord said, I am Jesus whom thou persecutest: it is hard for thee to kick against the pricks.

6 And he trembling and astonished said, Lord, what wilt thou have me to do? And the Lord said unto him, Arise, and go into the city, and it shall be told thee what thou must do.

7 And the men which journeyed with him stood speechless, hearing a voice, but seeing no man.

8 And Saul arose from the earth; and when his eyes were opened, he saw no man: but they led him by the hand, and brought him into Damascus.

9 And he was three days without sight, and neither did eat nor drink.

10 And there was a certain disciple at Damascus, named Ananias; and to him said the Lord in a vision, Ananias. And he said, Behold, I am here, Lord.

11 And the Lord said unto him, Arise, and go into the street which is called Straight, and enquire in the house of Judas for one called Saul, of Tarsus: for, behold, he prayeth,

12 And hath seen in a vision a man named Ananias coming in, and putting his hand on him, that he might receive his sight.

13 Then Ananias answered, Lord, I have heard by many of this man, how much evil he hath done to thy saints at Jerusalem:

14 And here he hath authority from the chief priests to bind all that call on thy name.

15 But the Lord said unto him, Go thy way: for he is a chosen vessel unto me, to bear my name before the Gentiles, and kings, and the children of Israel:

16 For I will shew him how great things he must suffer for my name's sake.

17 And Ananias went his way, and entered into the house; and putting his hands on him said, Brother Saul, the Lord, even Jesus, that appeared unto thee in the way as thou camest, hath sent me, that thou mightest receive thy sight, and be filled with the Holy Ghost.

18 And immediately there fell from his eyes as it had been scales: and he received sight forthwith, and arose, and was baptized.

19 And when he had received meat, he was strengthened. Then was Saul certain days with the disciples which were at Damascus.

20 And straightway he preached Christ in the synagogues, that he is the Son of God.

21 But all that heard him were amazed, and said; Is not this he that destroyed them which called on this name in Jerusalem, and came hither for that intent, that he might bring them bound unto the chief priests?

22 But Saul increased the more in strength, and confounded the Jews which dwelt at Damascus, proving that this is very Christ.

23 And after that many days were fulfilled, the Jews took counsel to kill him:

24 But their laying await was known of Saul. And they watched the gates day and night to kill him.

25 Then the disciples took him by night, and let him down by the wall in a basket.

26 And when Saul was come to Jerusalem, he assayed to join himself to the disciples: but they were all afraid of him, and believed not that he was a disciple.

27 But Barnabas took him, and brought him to the apostles, and declared unto them how he had seen the Lord in the way, and that he had spoken to him, and how he had preached boldly at Damascus in the name of Jesus.

28 And he was with them coming in and going out at Jerusalem.

29 And he spake boldly in the name of the Lord Jesus, and disputed against the Grecians: but they went about to slay him.

30 Which when the brethren knew, they brought him down to Caesarea, and sent him forth to Tarsus.

31 Then had the churches rest throughout all Judaea 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.

32 And it came to pass, as Peter passed throughout all quarters, he came down also to the saints which dwelt at Lydda.

33 And there he found a certain man named Aeneas, which had kept his bed eight years, and was sick of the palsy.

34 And Peter said unto him, Aeneas, Jesus Christ maketh thee whole: arise, and make thy bed. And he arose immediately.

35 And all that dwelt at Lydda and Saron saw him, and turned to the Lord.

36 Now there was at Joppa a certain disciple named Tabitha, which by interpretation is called Dorcas: this woman was full of good works and almsdeeds which she did.

37 And it came to pass in those days, that she was sick, and died: whom when they had washed, they laid her in an upper chamber.

38 And forasmuch as Lydda was nigh to Joppa, and the disciples had heard that Peter was there, they sent unto him two men, desiring him that he would not delay to come to them.

39 Then Peter arose and went with them. When he was come, they brought him into the upper chamber: and all the widows stood by him weeping, and shewing the coats and garments which Dorcas made, while she was with them.

40 But Peter put them all forth, and kneeled down, and prayed; and turning him to the body said, Tabitha, arise. And she opened her eyes: and when she saw Peter, she sat up.

41 And he gave her his hand, and lifted her up, and when he had called the saints and widows, presented her alive.

42 And it was known throughout all Joppa; and many believed in the Lord.

43 And it came to pass, that he tarried many days in Joppa with one Simon a tanner.

WORDSPIRATION DAILY WITH SCRIPTURES - ACTS CHAPTER 8

ECCCYI

PRAYER

It is a good thing to see a bright and lovely day like today. The lord is so faithful, he made you to sleep and has by his loving kindness woke you up this morning. What a Joy and an appropriate time to say thank you Jesus. As you step out today, walk in the blessings of God. Expect calls of breakthrough. That deal or contract will come through for you. That pain and ache is finally gone. That challenge in your home receives supernatural settlement right now. That long standing challenge moves out of the way today. That job interview would end up in thanksgiving for you. This shall be tuesday that is expected to tune up your day. Step out and step up to greatness. Good morning and have a blessed Day in Jesus name. 

WORDSPIRATION 

PURSUE QUALIFIED MENTORS

Mentors are the Easiest Way to learn. 

Your Mentor will unclock your greatness. 

Mentors are more than teachers. 

• Teachers love information
• Mentors love proteges
• Teachers enjoy education
• Mentors enjoy impartation
•  Teachers study to know
• Mentors study to sow

Mentors are not necessarily cheerleaders. They are coaches. Their role is not merely to confirm what you are doing correctly. Their goal is to correct you and prevent you from making a mistake. 

There are two ways to learn: 

1. Mistakes, or 

2. Mentors. 

May you locate your God ordained mentors as you passionately seek after knowledge. As you study Chapter 8 of Acts of the Apostle, expect the dawn of a new day in your life, buisiness and career. 

SCRIPTURE

Acts 8

King James Version

1 And Saul was consenting unto his death. And at that time there was a great persecution against the church which was at Jerusalem; and they were all scattered abroad throughout the regions of Judaea and Samaria, except the apostles.

2 And devout men carried Stephen to his burial, and made great lamentation over him.

3 As for Saul, he made havock of the church, entering into every house, and haling men and women committed them to prison.

4 Therefore they that were scattered abroad went every where preaching the word.

5 Then Philip went down to the city of Samaria, and preached Christ unto them.

6 And the people with one accord gave heed unto those things which Philip spake, hearing and seeing the miracles which he did.

7 For unclean spirits, crying with loud voice, came out of many that were possessed with them: and many taken with palsies, and that were lame, were healed.

8 And there was great joy in that city.

9 But there was a certain man, called Simon, which beforetime in the same city used sorcery, and bewitched the people of Samaria, giving out that himself was some great one:

10 To whom they all gave heed, from the least to the greatest, saying, This man is the great power of God.

11 And to him they had regard, because that of long time he had bewitched them with sorceries.

12 But when they believed Philip preaching the things concerning the kingdom of God, and the name of Jesus Christ, they were baptized, both men and women.

13 Then Simon himself believed also: and when he was baptized, he continued with Philip, and wondered, beholding the miracles and signs which were done.

14 Now when the apostles which were at Jerusalem heard that Samaria had received the word of God, they sent unto them Peter and John:

15 Who, when they were come down, prayed for them, that they might receive the Holy Ghost:

16 (For as yet he was fallen upon none of them: only they were baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus.)

17 Then laid they their hands on them, and they received the Holy Ghost.

18 And when Simon saw that through laying on of the apostles' hands the Holy Ghost was given, he offered them money,

19 Saying, Give me also this power, that on whomsoever I lay hands, he may receive the Holy Ghost.

20 But Peter said unto him, Thy money perish with thee, because thou hast thought that the gift of God may be purchased with money.

21 Thou hast neither part nor lot in this matter: for thy heart is not right in the sight of God.

22 Repent therefore of this thy wickedness, and pray God, if perhaps the thought of thine heart may be forgiven thee.

23 For I perceive that thou art in the gall of bitterness, and in the bond of iniquity.

24 Then answered Simon, and said, Pray ye to the Lord for me, that none of these things which ye have spoken come upon me.

25 And they, when they had testified and preached the word of the Lord, returned to Jerusalem, and preached the gospel in many villages of the Samaritans.

26 And the angel of the Lord spake unto Philip, saying, Arise, and go toward the south unto the way that goeth down from Jerusalem unto Gaza, which is desert.

27 And he arose and went: and, behold, a man of Ethiopia, an eunuch of great authority under Candace queen of the Ethiopians, who had the charge of all her treasure, and had come to Jerusalem for to worship,

28 Was returning, and sitting in his chariot read Esaias the prophet.

29 Then the Spirit said unto Philip, Go near, and join thyself to this chariot.

30 And Philip ran thither to him, and heard him read the prophet Esaias, and said, Understandest thou what thou readest?

31 And he said, How can I, except some man should guide me? And he desired Philip that he would come up and sit with him.

32 The place of the scripture which he read was this, He was led as a sheep to the slaughter; and like a lamb dumb before his shearer, so opened he not his mouth:

33 In his humiliation his judgment was taken away: and who shall declare his generation? for his life is taken from the earth.

34 And the eunuch answered Philip, and said, I pray thee, of whom speaketh the prophet this? of himself, or of some other man?

35 Then Philip opened his mouth, and began at the same scripture, and preached unto him Jesus.

36 And as they went on their way, they came unto a certain water: and the eunuch said, See, here is water; what doth hinder me to be baptized?

37 And Philip said, If thou believest with all thine heart, thou mayest. And he answered and said, I believe that Jesus Christ is the Son of God.

38 And he commanded the chariot to stand still: and they went down both into the water, both Philip and the eunuch; and he baptized him.

39 And when they were come up out of the water, the Spirit of the Lord caught away Philip, that the eunuch saw him no more: and he went on his way rejoicing.

40 But Philip was found at Azotus: and passing through he preached in all the cities, till he came to Caesarea.

WORDSPIRATION DAILY WITH SCRIPTURES - ACTS CHAPTER 7

ECCCYI

PRAYER

Glory to God it is the beginning of another great week. This week shall produce greatly in your life. There shall be realization of visions. The prophetic word of God would materialize in your life. You are coming out on top in all that you shall lay your hands upon this week. This is your week of great exploits and supernatural accomplishments. The great deposits in you are coming alive. The giant in you shall have expression this week. 

MEDITATION

One of the great mysteries of the kingdom is the power of meditation. Praying in the Spirit empowers our spirit man while meditation empowers are soul. It is through meditation that our soul extract the virtues in the spirit man. Our imagination, memory, Intellect, Emotions and Will all benefits from Meditation. What the spirit man collects from the Spirit of the Lord via our Spiritual investment in prayers (in tongues) is transmitted through meditation to all the componensts of our soul. So effective communcation with earth is through our soul which has been influenced through meditation. As you meditate on scriptures today, the Spirit of the word would sink into your soul, making you Emotionallly Intelligent for excellent execution of all your task this week. Good morning and enjoy reading the scritures today. 

SCRIPTURES

Acts 7

King James Version

1 Then said the high priest, Are these things so?

2 And he said, Men, brethren, and fathers, hearken; The God of glory appeared unto our father Abraham, when he was in Mesopotamia, before he dwelt in Charran,

3 And said unto him, Get thee out of thy country, and from thy kindred, and come into the land which I shall shew thee.

4 Then came he out of the land of the Chaldaeans, and dwelt in Charran: and from thence, when his father was dead, he removed him into this land, wherein ye now dwell.

5 And he gave him none inheritance in it, no, not so much as to set his foot on: yet he promised that he would give it to him for a possession, and to his seed after him, when as yet he had no child.

6 And God spake on this wise, That his seed should sojourn in a strange land; and that they should bring them into bondage, and entreat them evil four hundred years.

7 And the nation to whom they shall be in bondage will I judge, said God: and after that shall they come forth, and serve me in this place.

8 And he gave him the covenant of circumcision: and so Abraham begat Isaac, and circumcised him the eighth day; and Isaac begat Jacob; and Jacob begat the twelve patriarchs.

9 And the patriarchs, moved with envy, sold Joseph into Egypt: but God was with him,

10 And delivered him out of all his afflictions, and gave him favour and wisdom in the sight of Pharaoh king of Egypt; and he made him governor over Egypt and all his house.

11 Now there came a dearth over all the land of Egypt and Chanaan, and great affliction: and our fathers found no sustenance.

12 But when Jacob heard that there was corn in Egypt, he sent out our fathers first.

13 And at the second time Joseph was made known to his brethren; and Joseph's kindred was made known unto Pharaoh.

14 Then sent Joseph, and called his father Jacob to him, and all his kindred, threescore and fifteen souls.

15 So Jacob went down into Egypt, and died, he, and our fathers,

16 And were carried over into Sychem, and laid in the sepulchre that Abraham bought for a sum of money of the sons of Emmor the father of Sychem.

17 But when the time of the promise drew nigh, which God had sworn to Abraham, the people grew and multiplied in Egypt,

18 Till another king arose, which knew not Joseph.

19 The same dealt subtilly with our kindred, and evil entreated our fathers, so that they cast out their young children, to the end they might not live.

20 In which time Moses was born, and was exceeding fair, and nourished up in his father's house three months:

21 And when he was cast out, Pharaoh's daughter took him up, and nourished him for her own son.

22 And Moses was learned in all the wisdom of the Egyptians, and was mighty in words and in deeds.

23 And when he was full forty years old, it came into his heart to visit his brethren the children of Israel.

24 And seeing one of them suffer wrong, he defended him, and avenged him that was oppressed, and smote the Egyptian:

25 For he supposed his brethren would have understood how that God by his hand would deliver them: but they understood not.

26 And the next day he shewed himself unto them as they strove, and would have set them at one again, saying, Sirs, ye are brethren; why do ye wrong one to another?

27 But he that did his neighbour wrong thrust him away, saying, Who made thee a ruler and a judge over us?

28 Wilt thou kill me, as thou diddest the Egyptian yesterday?

29 Then fled Moses at this saying, and was a stranger in the land of Madian, where he begat two sons.

30 And when forty years were expired, there appeared to him in the wilderness of mount Sina an angel of the Lord in a flame of fire in a bush.

31 When Moses saw it, he wondered at the sight: and as he drew near to behold it, the voice of the Lord came unto him,

32 Saying, I am the God of thy fathers, the God of Abraham, and the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob. Then Moses trembled, and durst not behold.

33 Then said the Lord to him, Put off thy shoes from thy feet: for the place where thou standest is holy ground.

34 I have seen, I have seen the affliction of my people which is in Egypt, and I have heard their groaning, and am come down to deliver them. And now come, I will send thee into Egypt.

35 This Moses whom they refused, saying, Who made thee a ruler and a judge? the same did God send to be a ruler and a deliverer by the hand of the angel which appeared to him in the bush.

36 He brought them out, after that he had shewed wonders and signs in the land of Egypt, and in the Red sea, and in the wilderness forty years.

37 This is that Moses, which said unto the children of Israel, A prophet shall the Lord your God raise up unto you of your brethren, like unto me; him shall ye hear.

38 This is he, that was in the church in the wilderness with the angel which spake to him in the mount Sina, and with our fathers: who received the lively oracles to give unto us:

39 To whom our fathers would not obey, but thrust him from them, and in their hearts turned back again into Egypt,

40 Saying unto Aaron, Make us gods to go before us: for as for this Moses, which brought us out of the land of Egypt, we wot not what is become of him.

41 And they made a calf in those days, and offered sacrifice unto the idol, and rejoiced in the works of their own hands.

42 Then God turned, and gave them up to worship the host of heaven; as it is written in the book of the prophets, O ye house of Israel, have ye offered to me slain beasts and sacrifices by the space of forty years in the wilderness?

43 Yea, ye took up the tabernacle of Moloch, and the star of your god Remphan, figures which ye made to worship them: and I will carry you away beyond Babylon.

44 Our fathers had the tabernacle of witness in the wilderness, as he had appointed, speaking unto Moses, that he should make it according to the fashion that he had seen.

45 Which also our fathers that came after brought in with Jesus into the possession of the Gentiles, whom God drave out before the face of our fathers, unto the days of David;

46 Who found favour before God, and desired to find a tabernacle for the God of Jacob.

47 But Solomon built him an house.

48 Howbeit the most High dwelleth not in temples made with hands; as saith the prophet,

49 Heaven is my throne, and earth is my footstool: what house will ye build me? saith the Lord: or what is the place of my rest?

50 Hath not my hand made all these things?

51 Ye stiffnecked and uncircumcised in heart and ears, ye do always resist the Holy Ghost: as your fathers did, so do ye.

52 Which of the prophets have not your fathers persecuted? and they have slain them which shewed before of the coming of the Just One; of whom ye have been now the betrayers and murderers:

53 Who have received the law by the disposition of angels, and have not kept it.

54 When they heard these things, they were cut to the heart, and they gnashed on him with their teeth.

55 But he, being full of the Holy Ghost, looked up stedfastly into heaven, and saw the glory of God, and Jesus standing on the right hand of God,

56 And said, Behold, I see the heavens opened, and the Son of man standing on the right hand of God.

57 Then they cried out with a loud voice, and stopped their ears, and ran upon him with one accord,

58 And cast him out of the city, and stoned him: and the witnesses laid down their clothes at a young man's feet, whose name was Saul.

59 And they stoned Stephen, calling upon God, and saying, Lord Jesus, receive my spirit.

60 And he kneeled down, and cried with a loud voice, Lord, lay not this sin to their charge. And when he had said this, he fell asleep.