13/08/2026
Daily Devotion
The Acts 8:21 "You have neither part nor portion in this matter, for your heart is not right in the sight of God. Repent therefore of this your wickedness, and pray God if perhaps the thought of your heart may be forgiven you."
Following Stephen's divine election to serve, some men rise against him and ultimately cause his stoning to death. After this, great persecution arises against the church such that they are scattered throughout the regions of Judea.
This however works for the greater good as they went preaching the gospel. Phillip, goes to Samaria and preaches the gospel and many men come to the Kingdom. He calls down Peter and John who come and pray for men to be filled with The Holy Spirit.
A certain man named Simon who had been recently converted saw the might hand of God as men received The Holy Spirit through the laying on of hands. He offered money to the apostles to receive that ability. Peter sternly warns him as is the text above.
The error in this man's desire was the posture of his heart. He wanted the right thing but for the wrong reason. He lusted for what he should have desired. His intention was to defraud his way into what is received by faith.
So many times we have made the same mistake. We covet what we should desire and believe God for. You cannot subvert God's divine process even when you are seeking to fulfill His will.In this Kingdom, The Process is as important as the product. Do not be fooled, The end does not justify the means.
Do God's will in accordance to God's way.
Blessed day ahead
-TakingOurRootsDeeper