Those who had been scattered moved on, preaching the good news along the way. Philip went down to a city in Samaria and began to preach Christ to them. The crowds were united by what they heard Philip say and the signs they saw him perform, and they gave him their undivided attention. With loud shrieks, unclean spirits came out of many people, and many who were paralyzed or crippled were healed. There was great rejoicing in that city. Before Philip’s arrival, a certain man named Simon had practiced sorcery in that city and baffled the people of Samaria. He claimed to be a great person. Everyone, from the least to the greatest, gave him their undivided attention and referred to him as “the power of God called Great.” He had their attention because he had baffled them with sorcery for a long time. After they came to believe Philip, who preached the good news about God’s kingdom and the name of Jesus Christ, both men and women were baptized. Even Simon himself came to believe and was baptized. Afterward, he became one of Philip’s supporters. As he saw firsthand the signs and great miracles that were happening, he was astonished. (Acts 8:4-13, CEB)
The people saw great things.
Many people came to see the healings and to be healed.
Have you seen these kinds of things?
I see things every day that baffle me. I see things that make me wonder if God is there, with all the hate and injustice. And I wonder what makes people stay in faith.
What keeps you in your faith?
What keeps you connected to God?
So many times I wonder and question, and yet through the trials and uncertainty, I know that God is always there and always will be. The promises show me that. History has shown me God is always with me.
There is no sign that would change my mind, because love reigns and always will.
Hold tight to your faith and trust in the promises.
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