February 17, 2023: With Just Twelve Men

"There were about twelve men in all." (Acts 19:7, ESV)

God can do a lot with a little! Mustard seed faith moves mountains. Five loaves and two fish fed five thousand men and their families. One shepherd boy, with a sling, killed a giant of a man with a sword. Three words from Jesus' mouth calmed the wind, waves, and disciples. Yes, God can do a lot with a little!  

When Paul came to Ephesus, he found it one of the darkest cities he had ever been in. It was so dark that he decided to stay and spread a little light. He found about twelve men. Those men put their faith in Jesus. Paul laid hands on them, they were filled with the Holy Spirit, and they took a city for Jesus over the next two years! Twelve men under Paul's leadership took a city!

Yes, God is looking for a few good men. A few good Holy Spirit-filled men who fear nothing but sin and love only God. Men who have always wanted to be more than what they are. Men who love Jesus and desire to serve Him only!

Think of it! Starting with twelve men, Paul took a city, changed a culture, and destroyed the idol-making market. Men of God, get filled with the Holy Spirit and let us together bring beautiful change to our families, cities, and culture. Hmmm... with just twelve men.