PAUL'S FIRST MISSIONARY JOURNEY: SHARING THE HOPE - A FAITH BASED HUMANITARIAN AND EVANGELICAL ORGANISATION

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TITLE: WHAT IS NEXT AFTER THE RESURRECTION?

DAY 14 OF 14 SERIES (SATURDAY 5TH APRIL, 2024)

TOPIC: PAUL’S FIRST MISSIONARY JOURNEY: SHARING THE HOPE

AUTHOR: MARY LAWRENCE-DOKPESI

SCRIPTURE:

“So, being sent out by the Holy Spirit, they went down to Seleucia and from there they sailed to Cyprus.” (Acts 13:4)

PAUL’S FIRST MISSIONARY JOURNEY: SHARING THE HOPE

Empowered by the Holy Spirit, Paul embarks on his first missionary journey, traveling across Asia Minor to spread the gospel message. He faces challenges and persecutions, yet his unwavering faith and passion for sharing the good news inspire many to believe. A sense of purpose fuels Paul’s steps. He feels the Holy Spirit guiding him, opening doors and strengthening him to overcome obstacles.

Benefit: The resurrection compels us to share the hope of Christ with the world. We are all called to be witnesses, carrying the message of salvation wherever God leads us.

Action Step: Identify one way you can share your faith with others in the coming week. It could be through a simple action such as sharing our devotionals and inviting people to see our website and Facebook pages. Invite people to join this WhatsApp group. Also, its time for you to be part of our group and and begin to minister to the less privilege across the world. You are welcome!

Prayer: Holy Spirit, guide me to opportunities to share the love and hope of Jesus with others. Give me the courage to speak boldly and the wisdom to share your message in a way that resonates with those around me. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Further Exploration: Matthew 28:19-20, Romans 10:14-15

Mary Lawrence-Dokpesi

Mary Lawrence-Dokpesi was born in Nigeria to Patrick Abuda Obeakemhe and Juliana Fatimatu Obeakemhe, both from Ogbona Town. With a master’s degree in law, she was called to the bar at the age of twenty-two, and she is currently the principle partner of the law firm Mary Lawrence-Dokpesi & Associates. She is also the founder of two philanthropic organizations: the Living Waters Mission and the Rose Croix Foundation. In addition to law, Lawrence-Dokpesi was drawn to spiritual pursuits at an early age, having begun studying philosophy, theology, chaplaincy, and spirit therapy by the age of eighteen. Inspired by her spiritual calling, she has produced ten intensively researched manuscripts on spiritual matters. Although Understanding the Spiritual was the last to be written, it is the first to be published. Lawrence-Dokpesi is a mother and a wife living in the city of Abuja, Nigeria.