S - Acts 28
But Paul shook the snake off into the fire and suffered no ill effects. 6 The people expected him to swell up or suddenly fall dead; but after waiting a long time and seeing nothing unusual happen to him, they changed their minds and said he was a god.
7 There was an estate nearby that belonged to Publius, the chief official of the island. He welcomed us to his home and showed us generous hospitality for three days. 8 His father was sick in bed, suffering from fever and dysentery. Paul went in to see him and, after prayer, placed his hands on him and healed him. 9 When this had happened, the rest of the sick on the island came and were cured. 10 They honored us in many ways; and when we were ready to sail, they furnished us with the supplies we needed.
O - Paul's testimony even to those on the island of Malta where he was shipwrecked followed the direction Jesus had taught the disciples. Go into a community and if they welcome you, show them what God can do. And it this case it was a ministry of healing that Paul provided through the holy spirit.
A - The application for me is to use the spirit of God in me to guide me in where he is moving. Rely on the hospitality of those you serve and the presence of the Holy spirit. For me this is at work today and especially a word for as I travel to Puget.
P- Dear heavenly Father, thank you for todays word, may it stir in me a service unto you and unto thse you place in my life. In Jesus name, Amen.
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