JOY in Service to God

Acts 13

Inspired thots

1) God SPEAKS when we Worship and Fast before Him.

2) The Holy Spirit LEADS and Prepares the way.

3) Boldness comes with Obedience in serving God

4) When you are in Favor with God, you will be in Favor with Man.

5) Better to be in Favor with God THAN just to be in favor with Man.

6) Such a Contrast between the JEWS and the GENTILES
Jews:                                           Gentiles
~ arrogant                                   ~ humble
~ self righteous                         ~ acknowledge sin
~ choosy on what to believe     ~ believed what is good for their soul
~ easily stirred in emotions        ~ focused on eternal matters     

7) Disciples were joyful in their service to God no matter what the circumstances.

True JOY is only found in God alone as obedience is exercised in service.
True JOY cannot be bought or obtained by any other human means.