Pray Strength for the Persecuted Reflection  We read that the church came under intense persecution and then scattered. We are distinctly aware today of our brothers and sisters around the world who are persecuted for having faith in Jesus. We pray that they would be strengthened and know that God is with them as they seek to preach the word … Read More

Depend on the Spirit Reflection  Peter and John are released, and they go back to the church who have been praying. Together they all resolve to persevere and to keep going. At that moment, the room they are in is shaken and they are once again filled with the Holy Spirit to proclaim God’s word boldly. Commentator Adam Clarke said … Read More

Reflect Jesus Reflection  This is one of the most beautiful lines in Acts: “they took note that these men had been with Jesus.” We are drawn to think of Moses coming down from the mountain or exiting the tabernacle of meeting; in these moments he had to cover his face because he reflected God’s glory. Here we see everyday men … Read More

Be Unstoppable in Love Reflection  The gospel continues to be proclaimed and people continue to be saved! They didn’t let fear run the show, there is an extraordinary boldness exhibited by Peter and John not just once but throughout the book of Acts. These ordinary men and women who went regularly to the place of prayer were never frightened to … Read More

Embrace Holy Interruptions Reflection  How interruptible are you? Peter and John were going somewhere they had been before, perhaps even twice already that day when God broke in and interrupted their lives. The God who met them at Pentecost is still meeting them afresh each day, leading, prompting, and interrupting their lives.  The Aramaic word for prayer is Slotha. It … Read More

Experience Grace in Action Reflection  Peter the disciple, who not too long before this moment had denied Jesus and would undoubtedly sin in the future, stood up and proclaimed the gospel. He went from denying Christ to proclaiming Christ in a matter of weeks–and he did so with such power that 3,000 people gave their lives to Jesus. This was … Read More

Proclaim in Every Language Reflection  The disciples had received the great commission, and now they gathered in one place to pray and to wait and we see an extraordinary thing take place. Amid their waiting, God sends His Spirit and the Church is born. One of the many things that excites us about this passage is that those gathered nearby … Read More

Pray and Go Reflection  We at Gather25 are so energized by these verses, the great commission is in our hearts and minds every time we think of this gathering. We have read that our Lord was prayerful, His life was marked by prayer, He taught the disciples to pray, but He also sent them out. We the church are called … Read More

Find Your Secret Place Reflection  As we have seen Jesus’ life was marked with intimacy, the flow of His life and ministry was prayerful. He withdrew regularly to pray, and He teaches us to do the same. The word ‘room’ used in this text originates from the Greek word ‘tameion’ which translates as ‘storeroom.’ According to R.T. France “This was … Read More

Pray Before All Things Reflection  What a moment of grace and intimacy we witness here in the garden of Gethsemane, the beautiful language of “Abba Father.” We are aware of the deep anguish the Lord felt and the weight of what He was about to do, and yet He was obedient and committed Himself to the Father’s will. We are … Read More