“And they prayed and said, ‘You, Lord, who know the hearts of all, show which one of these two you have chosen.’” Acts 1:24
“Don’t tell me what to do!”
“You’re not my boss!”
“I know what to do, and I don’t need you to tell me!”
Sound familiar? When we utter these types of phrases, it shows we want to be in charge. Do you ever feel like you want to be the boss? In our passage for today, we see a different example. The disciples had an important decision to make: replacing Judas and choosing a new person, someone who would be a key player in spreading the gospel.
Do you notice what they did before making this huge decision? Verse 24 says they prayed. They weren’t acting bossy, but they knew God was boss, and they wanted to seek his will in this momentous matter.
Read
- What did Jesus do before he chose his 12 disciples?
- Do you think this was a big decision? Why?
- What do you think is the difference between praying about something and submitting something in prayer?
- What are some things you might not have thought to give up in prayer, but can?
Prayer
Lead your family in sharing prayer requests and then giving up those requests to God.
This devotion is adapted from the Acts Study Guide.
