In Acts 2, we see the start of the spread of the Gospel throughout the world.  In verses 1-4, the promise of the indwelling Holy Spirit becomes reality.  In verse 5, all nations are represented in Jerusalem.  In verses 6-12, those present are overwhelmed by what they see and hear.  In verse 13, some present made rather cutting remarks claiming those speaking were drunk.  In verses 14-16, Peter represented the event as fulfilling promised prophecy.  In verses 17-18, they are prophesying.  In verses 19-21, God provides all the proof that now is the time of salvation for those calling on the name of the Lord.  In verses 22-26, Jesus’ resurrection is proof of His power to provide eternal life.  In verses 27-28, God is ready to guide you and not abandon you.  In verse 29, a reminder that David died and his body still rests in a tomb.  In verses 30-32, David foresaw the life, death and resurrection of Christ.  In Verses 33-35, Christ’s position is clearly at God’s right hand.  In verse 36, may all the Jews know the Lord Jesus Christ.  In verse 37, those present were asking what they could do.  In verses 38-39, Peter responds, “Repent!”  In verses 40-41, three thousand souls are saved.  In verses 42-45, the new believers were united in support for one another.  In verses 46-47, they regularly learned, fellowshipped and grew together. 

I ask that God always provides the words to say.

I need to show respect for others.

When listening, it is better to evaluate the message and not the messenger.

I need to increase my knowledge of prophecy.

I thank God for not abandoning me.

Let everyone know that if they ever sinned, they are personally responsible for Christ’s crucifixion.

I need to help those in need.

In Psalm 145, we need to proclaim, praise and pass this knowledge to others.  In verses 1-2, praising God is a daily activity.  In verses 3-7, it is urgent to tell the next generation.  In verses 8-16, knowledge is intended to be spread to others.  In verses 17-19, God hears those calling out to him.  In verse 20, God destroys the wicked.  In verse 21, let everyone praise God.

I need to thank the Lord for His love.

I know he hears my cries for despair as well as my inner desires.

I need to remember to help educate the future generation.

In Psalm 139, He prepares me purposely for His purpose.  In verses 1-4, He knows me completely.  In verses 5-6, His care is more than imagined.  In verse 7-10, God is never beyond reach.  In verses 11-12, even the night cannot hide me from God’s light.  In verse 13, I am personally God’s creation.  In verses 14-16, the creation of my life was not a mistake to God.  In verses 17-18, God’s thoughts are precious.  In verses 19-21, I want so much for wickedness to be gone.   In verse 22, the enemy hates God.  In verses 23-24, Lord please shows me the path to take.

I need to become open to God’s leading.

I thank and praise God for my life.

I want to become aware of everything I do that offends God.

I need to be led from what offends God.

In Psalm 138, I need to establish my life’s purpose based on God’s purpose for my life.  In verses 1-4, God knows me thoroughly.  In verses 5-6, He affects my life in ways beyond that even imagined.  In verses 7-10, I am glad that I am never out of God’s reach.  In verses 11-12, God even unveils the night with His light.  In verse 13, my creation was orchestrated by God.  In verses 14-16, I was not an accident.  In verses 17-18, God’s thoughts are precious and numerous beyond human measure.  In verses 19-21, my heart longs for the wicked to be gone.  In verse 22, those in opposition hate God.  In verses 23-24, Lord I want your leading.

I want to be open to your direction God.

I thank and praise God for life.

God help me to realize offenses.

I ask God to lead me from wickedness.

You ask why things are spinning out of control in our nation.  Ask yourself where is God?  God is infinitely wise and has the solutions to all the nation’s problems.  The key to access this knowledge is in the Bible.  Despite what our society says the Bible points out that everyone is born in sin and it states what sin is.  It also warns about the failure of a nation if when it gets so far from God that it declares right as wrong and wrong as right.  God alone is wise enough to define which is which.  Every problem we currently face has always existed.  And, yet, our society lies telling us we are evolving to a social structure that is constantly improving.  Where is the evidence?  God only works with people that are sinless.  There is an advocate in Christ Jesus that helps resolve that issue for me personally so that God can work with me.  He is limitless, because He can help you too.

In Psalm 133, the Lord will bless that which has precious unity with each other and Him.  In verses 1-2, unity is not only precious, but it actually spreads.  In verse 3, the Lord is the one that truly blesses.

I need to seek unity and agreement in God’s direction for my life.

In Psalm 129, those that hate Zion also hate God.  In verses 1-2, just being oppressed does not mean you have lost.  In verses 3-4, the Lord is able to provide freedom.  In verse 5, shame will come upon those that hate Zion.  In verses 6-8, Zion haters are up to no good. 

I recognize that those in power that hate Zion should not be in power.

I need to ask God to not allow my enemies to get the best of me.

I ask God to remove the enemy from power.