Acts of the Apostles, and beyond

The Holy Spirit was evident in the book of Acts through Peter and Paul, and I have seen Pastor Ken prove through his life that the same is true today. The Holy Spirit has taught me through this class that He works and speaks through us when we are open to Him. Acts talks a lot about prayer, and I can see that doing ministry is all about prayer and being led by the Holy Spirit. I can do nothing, because God is the one who draws people to Himself, so I am learning that it is not about me at all-- the Christian life is all about being led by God to accomplish what He wants for others. Acts is also full of miracles, and I see that we are all still writing "Acts of the Holy Spirit." I am a part of what He will do in the lives of people. Whether I obey in simplicity or am being directed by the Holy Spirit, my life is a testimony of Christ, just like Peter and Paul. The one thing that strikes me as difficult to accept is the hard work of the Christian life. I seemed to get discouraged when I look at the ministry and work of a Christian, because it looks too difficult. Acts is wonderful to read because it shows all the great things that Christians did in the Lord's name, but it also leaves me with the knowledge of suffering in this world when we live for Christ.