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Just for One Man, November 22
Acts 8:26-40
And the angel of the Lord spake unto Philip, saying, Arise, and go toward
the south unto the way that goeth down from Jerusalem unto Gaza, which
is desert. And he arose and went.
Acts 8:26, 27
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Notice how much effort was put forth for just one man, an Ethiopian
This Ethiopian was a man of good standing and of wide influence. God saw
that when converted he would give others the light he had received and would
exert a strong influence in favor of the gospel. Angels of God were attending
this seeker for light, and he was being drawn to the Saviour. By the ministration
of the Holy Spirit the Lord brought him into touch with one who could lead him
to the light.
Philip was directed to go to the Ethiopian and explain to him the prophecy
that he was reading. “Go near,” the Spirit said, “and join thyself to this chariot.”
... The man’s heart thrilled with interest as the Scriptures were explained to him;
and when the disciple had finished, he was ready to accept the light given. He
did not make his high worldly position an excuse for refusing the gospel....
This Ethiopian represented a large class who need to be taught by such
missionaries as Philip—men who will hear the voice of God and go where
He sends them. There are many who are reading the Scriptures who cannot
understand their true import. All over the world men and women are looking
wistfully to heaven. Prayers and tears and inquiries go up from souls longing
for light, for grace, for the Holy Spirit. Many are on the verge of the kingdom,
waiting only to be gathered in.
An angel guided Philip to the one who was seeking for light and who was
ready to receive the gospel, and today angels will guide the footsteps of those
workers who will allow the Holy Spirit to sanctify their tongues and refine and
ennoble their hearts
He who sent Philip to the Ethiopian councilor, Peter to the Roman centurion,
and the little Israelitish maiden to the help of Naaman, the Syrian captain, sends
men and women and youth today as His representatives to those in need of divine
help and guidance
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Testimonies for the Church 8:57
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The Acts of the Apostles, 107-109
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The Ministry of Healing, 473
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