This Is My Story - Part II

“This Is My Story – Part II” Acts 8:26-40   Philip was in a position where he was able to hear God speak. “And an angel of the Lord said to Philip . . .” (v.26) “And the Spirit said to Philip . . .” (v.29)   Implication:  I need to position myself so I can hear God speak clearly.   Philip surrendered in obedience to the leading of God’s Spirit. “Rise and go toward the south, to the road that goes down from Jerusalem to Gaza.  This is a desert place.  And he rose and went.”  (v.26-27) “And the Spirit said to Philip, ‘Go over and join this chariot.’  So Philip ran to him . . .” (v.29-30)   Implication:  I need to be willing to follow the Spirit’s leading.    Philip encountered a man who was seeking to know God. “And there was an Ethiopian . . .” (v.27) God will always lead you where He is already at work.   Implication:  There is always someone I can share my story with.      Philip was eager to share the story of the gospel. “Then Philip opened his mouth, and beginning with this Scripture he told him the good news about Jesus.”  (v.35)   Implication:  I need to unashamedly tell the story.   Getting Personal . . .   Are you placing yourself in a position to hear from God? Are you surrendering in obedience to the leading of God’s Spirit? Are you willing to go where the Spirit is leading you to go? Are you willing to do what the Spirit is leading you to do? Are you unashamedly sharing your story with those God brings into your path?