So then after the Lord had spoken unto them, he was received up into heaven, and sat on the right hand of God. (Mark 16:19)   Jesus wasn’t resting when He sat at the right hand of God; it was a declaration of His absolute victory. His sitting didn’t come from exhaustion but from the expectation that believers would now operate in His authority. The question is — if Jesus is seated, then who is standing? We are. Jesus is planning for the church to rise up and enforce what He h

And when they were escaped, then they knew that the island was called Melita. And the barbarous people shewed us no little kindness: for they kindled a fire, and received us every one, because of the present rain, and because of the cold. And when Paul had gathered a bundle of sticks, and laid them on the fire, there came a viper out of the heat, and fastened on his hand. And when the barbarians saw the venomous beast hang on his hand, they said among themselves, No doubt thi

But after long abstinence Paul stood forth in the midst of them, and said, Sirs, ye should have hearkened unto me, and not have loosed from Crete, and to have gained this harm and loss. And now I exhort you to be of good cheer: for there shall be no loss of any man's life among you, but of the ship. For there stood by me this night the angel of God, whose I am, and whom I serve, Saying, Fear not, Paul; thou must be brought before Caesar: and, lo, God hath given thee all them