Category Archives: Acts

THE PROMISE OF THE KINGDOM (A Communion Meditation)

Posted on March 15, 2026 by Kirk's Devotional Journal

ACTS 1:6-8: “Therefore, when they had come together, they asked Him, saying, ‘Lord, will You at this time restore the kingdom to Israel?” And He said to them, “It is not for you to know times or seasons which the … Continue reading →

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THE POWER OF FORGIVENESS…

Posted on November 6, 2025 by Kirk's Devotional Journal

ACTS 7:59-60: “And they stoned Stephen as he was calling on God and saying, ‘Lord Jesus, receive my spirit.” Then he knelt down and cried out with a loud voice, “Lord, do not charge them with this sin.” And when … Continue reading →

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REPENTANCE…ALWAYS COMES BEFORE POWER!

Posted on October 28, 2025 by Kirk's Devotional Journal

Acts 2:38-39: “Then Peter said to them, ‘Repent, and let every one of you be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins; and you shall receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. For the promise … Continue reading →

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WHEN GOD DELAYS…DON’T CAST LOTS!

Posted on October 26, 2025 by Kirk's Devotional Journal

Acts 1:23-26: “And they proposed two: Joseph called Barsabas, who was surnamed Justus, and Matthias. And they prayed and said, “You, O Lord, who know the hearts of all, show which of these two You have chosen to take part … Continue reading →

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HOW TO SPOT A FALSE TEACHER…

Posted on April 22, 2025 by Kirk's Devotional Journal

ACTS 20:29-31: “I know that after my departure savage wolves will come in among you, not sparing the flock. Men will rise up even from your own number and distort the truth to lure the disciples into following them. Therefore … Continue reading →

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THE AMERICANIZED GOSPEL?

Posted on April 16, 2025 by Kirk's Devotional Journal

ACTS 14:21-23: “After they had preached the gospel in that town and made many disciples, they returned to Lystra, to Iconium, and to Antioch, strengthening the disciples by encouraging them to continue in the faith and by telling them, “It … Continue reading →

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YES – IT IS ALL ABOUT JESUS!

Posted on April 3, 2025 by Kirk's Devotional Journal

ACTS 3:16: “By faith in his name, his name has made this man strong, whom you see and know. So the faith that comes through Jesus has given him this perfect health in front of all of you.” CSB OBSERVATION: … Continue reading →

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PROGRAMS – OR- PRESENCE?

Posted on April 2, 2025 by Kirk's Devotional Journal

ACTS 2:42-47: “They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching,  to the fellowship, to the breaking of bread, and to prayer.  [43] Everyone was filled with awe, and many wonders and signs were being performed through the apostles.  [44] Now all … Continue reading →

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THE POWER OF THE “ONE”…

Posted on November 26, 2024 by Kirk's Devotional Journal

ACTS 9:3-6: “As he journeyed he came near Damascus, and suddenly a light shone around him from heaven. Then he fell to the ground, and heard a voice saying to him, “Saul, Saul, why are you persecuting Me?” And he … Continue reading →

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I NEED TO BE OPEN TO MIRACLES!

Posted on April 9, 2024 by Kirk's Devotional Journal

ACTS 4:29-31: “Now, Lord, look on their threats, and grant to Your servants that with all boldness they may speak Your word, by stretching out Your hand to heal, and that signs and wonders may be done through the name … Continue reading →

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