0654. 639. Philip, the Evangelist

639. Philip, the Evangelist

Acts 8

Philip was not a man to act on his own authority, nor one who sought to carry a mission in his own power. He was a God-sent servant and a Spirit-controlled worker. When the “angel of the Lord” directed Philip to go to a certain place “he arose and went” (Act_8:26-27); when “the Spirit said” to Philip, “Speak to a certain person,” he obeyed with alacrity (Act_8:29-30); and when the “Spirit of the Lord caught” the evangelist away, he submissively allowed himself to be taken (Act_8:39). In Philip being controlled by the Lord we have the secret of his success in labour.

Other points in the chapter might be pondered as they relate to Philip—

1. His Obedience. “He arose and went” (Act_8:27).

2. His Alacrity. “Philip ran” (Act_8:30).

3. His Theme. “Philip opened his mouth, and preached Jesus” (Act_8:35).

4. His Response. “Philip said” (Act_8:37).

5. His Service. “He baptised him” (Act_8:38).

6. His Submissiveness. “Philip caught away” (Act_8:39).

7. His Perseverance. “He preached in all the cities” (Act_8:40).

By: DR. F. E. MARSH