Day 26: Spirit Led

 

Acts 8:27-31

Phillip 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.”

Then Philip ran up to the chariot and heard the man reading Isaiah the prophet. “Do you understand what you are reading?” Philip asked.

“How can I,” he said, “unless someone explains it to me?” So he invited Philip to come up and sit with him.

Comments

Philip and the Ethiopian eunuch had almost nothing in common other than a God who was at work in both of their lives. Notice what Philip did:

· He was led by the Spirit to talk to the man.

· He ran to the man rather than waiting for him

· He heard the man reading from Isaiah

· He offered to help the man understand

We don’t know what happened to the Ethiopian after his encounter with Philip, except that he was baptized and went on his way rejoicing.

Reflection

Have you ever experienced being led by the Spirit to speak to someone like Philip did? Would you be willing to do something like this if you were confident it really was God’s Spirit leading you?

Prayer

Teach me, Lord, that if you lead the way, I can connect with people who at first glance seem to have nothing in common with me. Give me the wisdom and courage I need to follow where your Spirit leads.