[Acts 19:17-20 KJV] “And this was known to all the Jews and Greeks also dwelling at Ephesus; and fear fell on them all, and the name of the Lord Jesus was magnified. [18] And many that believed came, and confessed, and shewed their deeds. [19] Many of them also which used curious arts brought their books together, and burned them before all men : and they counted the price of them, and found it fifty thousand pieces of silver. [20] So mightily grew the word of God and prevailed”
I want to exhort you today on the need to take the reading of the Bible and Christian literature seriously. The Bible tells us how the Apostle Paul lead a little church of 7 families to reach all of the then Asia with the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ. The narrator teaches how the word so mightily grew that from the body of Apostle Paul were sent aprons to heal the sick and free those vexed by devils.
The ministry of Apostle Paul in Asia teaches us about the place of mantles in modern ministry. Mantles can go where we can’t; mantles can enter homes with high walls and still create significant impact in the lives of many.
The Bible teaches us that sons of magicians and exorcists saw what God was doing with Apostle Paul, they went about trying to mimick it; but the demons revolted saying “Paul I know, Jesus I know; but who are you.” We understand how the story turns out. Inasmuch as mantles works, they work well for people with a relationship with the Lord of the mantles. The Bible tells us that the devil-possessed man beat up these exorcists until they fled naked.
After this incident those who also practiced curious arts brought their books to be burned. Now, if books written by men who have studied metaphysics can fill its readers with magical powers, then why should anyone think the Bible is a book of tales written by powerless men. I submit to you that the Bible has the power of filling men and women with the power of God. Where the word of the king is there is power. The Word of God is the power of God to save those who believe.
The more you read and pay attention to its content the greater you grow in power. This Book has raised men and women who made history. The content is so powerful and impactful. The Lord is His word. He honours it and brings about great change. You must read and pay attention to its content.
Be blessed, I Love you!
Kofi Simpe
Prayer: Dear Lord, please help each of us understand the Book when we read it, Amen!
