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Acts 13:1-3 (NIV)
13 1 Now in the church at Antioch there were prophets and teachers: Barnabas, Simeon called Niger, Lucius of Cyrene, Manaen (who had been brought up with Herod the tetrarch) and Saul. 2 While they were worshiping the Lord and fasting, the Holy Spirit said, “Set apart for me Barnabas and Saul for the work to which I have called them.” 3 So after they had fasted and prayed, they placed their hands on them and sent them off.
Choose one or two key verses from the Scripture reading in Acts today and do at least one of the following for your chosen verse(s).
A – Ask questions of the text (Who, what, why, where, when)
E – Emphasize certain words as you read the text over & over
I – In your own words (paraphrase one or more verses)
O – Other verses in the Bible that say the same or opposite
U – Use it; apply the truth from the text in your life
Lord, I believe that You love me and that You have a plan for my life. You have set me apart to do work for You. Please speak to me by your Holy Spirit. Help me to know what you are calling me to do. Give me the courage and the strength to act on the call. I want to proclaim the word of God through the power of the Holy Spirit and pursue your cause with passion. Allow me to serve You with Joy. Amen