A Learned Man, With A Thorough Knowledge

If I could pick any role-model, this man -- Apollos -- is on my shortlist. :)

Acts 18:24-27 --

"Meanwhile a Jew named Apollos, a native of Alexandria, came to Ephesus. He was a learned man, with a thorough knowledge of the Scriptures. He had been instructed in the way of the Lord, and he spoke with great fervor and taught about Jesus accurately, though he knew only the baptism of John. He began to speak boldly in the synagogue. When Priscilla and Aquila heard him, they invited him to their home and explained to him the way of God more adequately. When Apollos wanted to go to Achaia, the brothers encouraged him and wrote to the disciples there to welcome him. On arriving, he was a great help to those who by grace had believed. For he vigorously refuted the Jews in public debate, proving from the Scriptures that Jesus was the Christ."

Worth Repeating

"...a Jew named Apollos ... was a learned man, with a thorough knowledge of the Scriptures."

"...proving from the Scriptures that Jesus was the Christ."

A Prayer for Today

Thank You, Lord, for your wisdom, for your guidance, and for your glory.

Please, give us more believers like Apollos on this earth to vigorously refute those whose eyes are not yet open. And Lord, please, open more people’s eyes. Open the eyes of their hearts, Father.

Reveal yourself to them, Jesus. Rise up your people. Bring them out of their darkness. Remind them, show them, that they are yours.

Please bless each of us with your Godly wisdom, to overpower our street smarts and worldly influences.

Thank You, Father, for Jesus. Amen.