Today's Scripture:
Acts 1:21-26

Key Verse:
Acts 1:24

"And they prayed... show whether of these two Thou hast chosen."

A replacement apostle for Judas Iscariot was being chosen in verse 25.
Recognizing that the Lord knew "the hearts of all men," they determined to know God's will through prayer. Before any decision was to be made, there was a definitive effort to align themselves with God's perfect plan. God then gave them the direction needed, and a decision was made.

The Point:
We should desire the will of God. Nothing more. Nothing less. Nothing else.

Confess and Forsake Any Known Sin:

Probing Questions:

• Have you made decisions without asking God’s will?
• Have you followed your own thinking without consulting God’s Word on the decision?
• Do you find yourself praying about a decision after you’ve already made and executed it? Do you hope to appease God after the fact or to have God fix your mistake?
• Is this your typical decision-making process?

Confess it, repent of it, apologize, and promise the Lord you will seek His will before you make decisions regarding your desires.

Praise:
I am bringing every thought into captivity to Christ.

2 Corinthians 10:5 "Casting down imaginations, and every high thing that exalteth itself against the knowledge of God, and bringing into captivity every thought to the obedience of Christ;"

Request:

• Ask God to move powerfully with conviction of sin in in local schools and universities.
• Ask God to open the hearts of the children in the local schools to the gospel.
• Ask God to open the hearts of the teachers and administrators in the local schools to the gospel.
• Ask God to develop the discipline of integrity in you.
• Ask God to show you where the Bible draws the lines of proper conduct.