One of the greatest disciplines we should have as a follower of Jesus is to grow in God's Word. Psalm 1:1-3 tells us that we should delight in God's Word daily, meditate on God's Word deeply, and trust that God will develop fruit in our lives that will glorify Him.

In Philippians 3:4-10, Paul reminds us that all of our achievements and religious credentials are worthless compared to the surpassing value of knowing Christ. True righteousness comes not from works, but through faith in Jesus. Knowing Him means dying to self, sharing His sufferings, and experiencing His resurrection power.

The book of Acts ends at chapter 28, but God’s story through His church continues. As Acts 29 believers, we are living testimonies of the gospel’s power today. If your life were a chapter in the continuing story of Acts, what would your chapter say about faith, obedience, and boldness in following Christ? The world is watching. Let your life write a chapter worth sharing.

In Acts 27, Paul endures a violent storm and shipwreck and gives a masterclass on how to stand firm in a crisis. He anchors to God’s Presence, knowing the Lord was with him. He trusts God’s Purpose, that his mission was not finished. He holds to God’s Promises, believing he would make it to Rome. And he stays close to God’s People, encouraging others in the storm. This story teaches us that when we are anchored to Jesus, we may endure a storm and we might even face a shipwreck, but we can rest assured we will make it safely home.

In Acts 26, Paul stands before King Agrippa, boldly sharing his testimony and the gospel, even when accused of being out of his mind. Paul’s unwavering passion reveals that true faith often looks foolish to the world. Like Paul, we are called to courageously speak and live for Christ, no matter the cost. If Jesus really rose from the dead, then being crazy for Him is the only normal way to live.