Your Children

Today’s reading: Acts 21:1-17

“The next day we went on to Caesarea and stayed at the home of Philip the Evangelist, one of the seven men who had been chosen to distribute food. He had four unmarried daughters who had the gift of prophecy.” - Acts 21:8-9‬ ‭NLT‬‬

It has now been around 25 years since Philip was chosen as one of the Hellenistic Deacons at Jerusalem to help ensure the widows were all getting enough to eat (see Acts 6:1-7). He went from waiting on tables to becoming an evangelist, baptizing the first African Christian (see Acts 8:29-39). Apparently he ends up 53 miles northeast of Jerusalem, up the coast.

It is easy to see the stages of leadership that God had moved Philip into. There is no greater honor than to witness your children serving Jesus, especially alongside you.

This is Acts 2:39 in full effect:

“This promise is for you, your children, and all who are far off.”

“This is added for the commendation of Philip, not only that we might know that his house was well ordered, but also that it was famous and excellent through the blessing of God.” - John Calvin

SIDE NOTE: It may be one of your biggest fears to be unmarried as an adult. Here we see an example these women serving Jesus faithfully and living fulfilled lives. Maybe they married later or maybe not. Regardless, they didn’t waste their singleness. Instead, they made good use of it for the Kingdom of God.