Day 1

26 An angel of the Lord spoke to Philip. “Go south to the desert ​road,” he said. “It’s the road that goes down from Jerusalem to ​Gaza.”

27 So Philip started out. On his way he met an Ethiopian official. ​The man had an important position in charge of all the wealth of the ​Kandake. Kandake means queen of Ethiopia. This official had gone ​to Jerusalem to worship.

28 On his way home he was sitting in his chariot. He was reading the ​Book of Isaiah the prophet. 29 The Holy Spirit told Philip, “Go to ​that chariot. Stay near it.”

• What helps you listen to God better? (examples might include ​taking a break from social media, trying to see God in each ​moment, etc)
• How can you be more active in hearing from God and the ​Word?
  

God, I want to hear your voice. Please speak to me and open my ​ears and heart to hear your voice and receive your words.

Day 2

So Philip ran up to the chariot. He heard the man reading Isaiah the ​prophet. “Do you understand what you’re reading?” Philip asked.

31 “How can I?” he said. “I need someone to explain it to me.” So ​he invited Philip to come up and sit with him. 32 Here is the part of ​Scripture the official was reading. It says,

“He was led like a sheep to be killed.

Just as lambs are silent while their wool is being cut off,

he did not open his mouth.

33 When he was treated badly, he was refused a fair trial.

Who can say anything about his children?

His life was cut off from the earth.” (Isaiah 53:7,8)

• Who in your life asks good questions about faith or Scripture? Is ​it a mentor, friend, or pastor?
• Good questions almost always precede growth. Reach out to ​that person(s) now and ask what 2 questions you should be ​asking yourself right now.
  

Holy Spirit, I admire the way You led Philip to ask such amazing ​questions! Help me be humble to learn and ponder good questions ​from others.

Day 3

34 The official said to Philip, “Tell me, please. Who is the prophet talking ​about? Himself, or someone else?” 35 Then Philip began with that same part of ​Scripture. He told him the good news about Jesus.

36-37 As they traveled along the road, they came to some water. The official ​said, “Look! Here is water! What can stop me from being baptized?” 38 He ​gave orders to stop the chariot. Then both Philip and the official went down into ​the water. Philip baptized him. 39 When they came up out of the water, the ​Spirit of the Lord suddenly took Philip away. The official did not see him again. ​He went on his way full of joy.

40 Philip was seen next at Azotus. From there he traveled all around. He ​preached the good news in all the towns. Finally he arrived in Caesarea.

• What is God inviting you to do? What are the obstacles? How ​can you follow Philip and the official’s example?
• Try reading through the book of Matthew for 5 days and ​following every word Jesus says. Then, choose whether or not to ​continue.
  

Jesus, I want to follow your example in life. Help give me faith and ​courage to actually follow through.