ACTS 8:26-29

Now an angel of the Lord said to Philip, “Go south to the road—the desert road—that goes down from Jerusalem to Gaza.”  So he started out, and on his way he met an Ethiopian eunuch, an important official in charge of all the treasury of the Kandake (which means “queen of the Ethiopians”). This man had gone to Jerusalem to worship,  and on his way home was sitting in his chariot reading the Book of Isaiah the prophet. The Spirit told Philip, “Go to that chariot and stay near it.”

TO PONDER

Our adventure with God can be very unpredictable and surprising. While that can make us hesitant to really give it our all, it is also what actually makes it an adventure! When I was a young teenager my family embarked on an adventure holiday. We called it a coin flip holiday. This was because each day we flipped a coin to decide which of 2 destinations we would travel to that day. We spent the mornings together in the car travelling to the new spot, and then the afternoon checking out what was on offer there. It is one of my most treasured memories and one of our most special family holidays. It was the unknown and the unpredictability that made it so special! It is the same with our adventure with Jesus. We can think we know why he is sending us somewhere or even why certain people are put in our lives, however, like Philip, God can surprise us with something unexpected. This is what makes it exciting and a true adventure. So, take the first step and trust that Jesus has exciting things in store for you, more than you can even imagine.

PRAYER: Jesus, I am in awe that you ask me to join you in this adventure of sharing your love, hope, peace and truth in the world. Give me courage to take the first step, and to go where you send me and speak to those you place in my life. In your name I pray, Amen.

Today's devotion written by Elise von Stanke, LifeWay Newcastle