Amplifying the Word
Amplify in Acts is a meeting held monthly on a Friday at 7.30pm. We gather to look into the book of Acts and learn what God has to say to us as individuals and a group. Acts speaks about the power of the Holy Spirit made manifest in the lives of believers and how it transform others’ lives.
This week (9 Oct) we looked at Acts 3 and 4. After reading a chapter, the floor was open for people to chip in their insights and share what God revealed to them through the verses.
Ant Myers shared about the importance of placing ourselves in the ideal position to receive, as demonstrated by the lame man at the gate of the temple called Beautiful to ask for alms (Acts 3:2).
We learnt that we are a people called to be extraordinary and supernatural even though we may seem ordinary in the world’s eyes (Acts 4:13). As we operate in the gifts of the Spirit and possess faith that can move mountains, we are able to see miracles unfold and change lives. Another interesting point was that this miracle was accompanied by salvation. As the lame man was healed and started praising God, 5,000 men were added into the kingdom (Acts 4:4).
Judith Ude spoke about the rewards of sowing a seed into someone’s life. While Peter and John were imprisoned, the work of salvation continued to flourish and many came into the kingdom. She invited us to exemplify the church in Acts by being united in one mind and spirit, reporting any significant event to the church, be it a miracle or a need so that we can pray together (Acts 4:23).
So much more insight was gleaned from the scriptures that evening and it was truly a blessing to come together to study the Word.
On the whole, it was an exciting evening as God spoke through His Word and ignited the passion in us to actively pursue the mission He has set out for us, knowing that we are equipped with the power and authority of the Holy Spirit.
Janice Tan
