June 29, 2026 | The Movement - A Study in Acts by Byron McWilliams
Day 1: Surrendering to God's Call
Reading: Acts 8:26-29
Devotional: Philip was thriving in Samaria, seeing countless lives transformed, when God called him to leave for a desert road. This divine redirection seemed illogical, yet Philip rose and went without hesitation. How often do we resist God's call because it disrupts our comfortable routines or successful ministries? Being Spirit-filled means surrendering our plans to God's superior purposes. Today, examine areas where you've been negotiating with God rather than submitting. Perhaps He's calling you away from something good to lead you to His best. True obedience doesn't require understanding the "why" before we say "yes." When God speaks, will you rise and go, trusting His plans are far superior to yours?
Day 2: Heaven and Hell Are Real
Reading: 2 Peter 3:9; 1 Timothy 2:3-4
Devotional: God desires all people to be saved. This truth should radically transform how we view the lost around us. The Ethiopian eunuch was spiritually hungry, seeking truth, yet without Philip's obedience, he would have remained lost. Consider the person whose name you've written down as "your one." Their eternal destination hangs in the balance. Hell is not a comfortable topic, but it's a reality Scripture affirms. God's patience toward the lost reflects His heart—He wishes none would perish. This should burden us deeply. Look around your workplace, neighborhood, or family. Statistics suggest most people you encounter daily are heading toward eternity without Christ. Does this reality move you to action? Ask God to help you see people through His eyes and feel the urgency of their lostness.
Day 3: Being Spirit-Filled and Available
Reading: Romans 10:9-15
Devotional: "How can they hear without someone preaching?" Paul's question echoes through centuries. God doesn't need us, but He chooses to use us as His messengers. Philip was selected for a divine appointment because he was Spirit-filled, submitted, available, and obedient. These four qualities positioned him to be God's vessel. Faith comes by hearing the Word of Christ, but someone must speak it. You may be the only Bible some people ever read, the only gospel presentation they'll ever hear. God has strategically placed you in specific relationships for kingdom purposes. Being Spirit-filled isn't about mystical experiences; it's about daily surrender to God's control and sensitivity to His leading. Today, pray for boldness and availability. Ask God to prepare you for the divine appointments He's already orchestrated.
Day 4: Building Bridges Where God Is Working
Reading: Acts 8:30-35
Devotional: Philip didn't impose his agenda; he met the Ethiopian exactly where he was spiritually. "Do you understand what you're reading?" This simple question opened the door to eternal life. Notice Philip's approach—he listened first, assessed the man's spiritual position, then built a bridge from that point to Jesus. Effective gospel sharing requires sensitivity, not just boldness. We must learn to read people, discern their readiness, and speak truth clearly without distraction. When sharing Christ, stay on point. Don't get sidetracked defending denominational positions or debating peripheral issues. The gospel is simple: Christ died for our sins, rose again, and offers forgiveness to all who believe. God completes a circuit from His heart through yours to reach the lost. Are you willing to be that connection point? Ask God for wisdom to build bridges where He's already working.
Day 5: The Ground Is Level at the Cross
Reading: Isaiah 56:3-5; Galatians 3:26-29
Devotional: The Ethiopian eunuch was an outcast under Jewish law, forbidden from temple worship. Yet Philip's message transformed everything: "You're welcome here. Jesus loves you." The cross levels all ground. No one is too far gone, too broken, or too excluded for God's grace. Under the old covenant, this man could only look in from outside. Through Christ, he received full adoption into God's family with an everlasting name. This is the beauty of the gospel—it welcomes everyone who calls upon the name of the Lord. Your "one" may feel disqualified by past failures, present struggles, or perceived unworthiness. They need to hear that Jesus specializes in welcoming outcasts. There are no second-class citizens in God's kingdom. Everyone who believes receives the same inheritance. Today, thank God for welcoming you despite your unworthiness, then extend that same radical welcome to others.
Reflection Questions for the Week:
- Am I truly submitted, available, and obedient to God's leading?
- Who has God placed in my life that needs to hear about Jesus?
- What fears or excuses prevent me from sharing the gospel?
- Do I believe heaven and hell are real enough to urgently share Christ?
- How can I be more sensitive to divine appointments God orchestrates?