Scripture: Acts 19:15One day the evil spirit answered them, "Jesus I know, and I know about Paul, but who are you?"
Observation:
God did extraordinary miracles through Paul's ministry. Supernatural signs and wonders accompanied him everywhere he went. Paul would pray for people and they were filled with the Holy Spirit and spoke in unknown languages. He would lay hands on the sick and they would recover. It says that even handkerchiefs that he had touched were laid on the sick and they were cured and delivered from evil spirits. Paul's ministry was well known, not only among men, but also among the evil underworld. One evil spirit even acknowledged that they were aware of Paul's ministry on behalf of Jesus.
Application:
Am I doing the kind of ministry that is talked about in hell? I mean, does the devil even have PCC and my life and ministry on his radar screen? A friend of mine says one of his goals is to make the name of his church undeniable among those in his community. After reading this chapter, perhaps we should add hell to that list as well. Think of it - to be used of God in such a powerful and supernatural way that you make a name for yourself in hell.
Prayer:
God, I pray that you use me and PCC to do great things. Make Your Name great through PCC to such a degree that it gets hell's attention too. Help us push back the darkness in our community and lead people to your grace, forgiveness, deliverance and freedom.
