Exploring and Loving Jesus

Press the play button to watch the video above or press 'more' to read the transcript of the daily devotion below. Please read Acts 8:26-40 (use your own Bible or use the link above to access the in-App Bible).

‘Guilder, Why aren’t you answering the questions like everyone else?’ ‘Sir, I don’t understand.’ ‘What do you mean you don’t understand?’ ‘You’ve been here—everyone else seems to get it.’ ‘But Sir, I need more help to understand.’ ‘Well, maybe a lunchtime detention will help you understand.’

I passionately believe that God wants to meet us where we are, in ways we understand, to transform our lives for the better—so let’s be open to God investigating the Good News of Jesus together!

Passage: Philip hears God’s, go to a desert road, he meets an Ethiopian official returning from worship in Jerusalem, reading Isaiah. Prompted by the Spirit, Philip runs to the chariot and asks if he understands the passage. The man admits he needs help and invites Philip to join him. Philip explains the Good News about Jesus from the scripture. The Ethiopian believes, is baptised, and goes rejoicing, while the Spirit moves Philip on.

Point: Have you ever really wanted to understand something but just couldn’t? I know that feeling—I often gave up, messed around, or daydreamed. Today, we have the internet and even AI tools to help us learn, though sometimes they can make things more confusing! In this beautiful passage, two big truths stand out: 1) The gospel is for everyone—every person, every nation. 2) Seeking God and listening to Him matters—and it’s okay to ask questions and look for answers.

Practice: Let’s practise our faith in Jesus! Philip listened to God, shared the good news, and explained scripture. The Ethiopian was open, seeking God, asking questions, and rejoicing in the answers. We can do the same: listen to God’s Spirit, explore faith in Jesus, journey with others, keep asking and learning. Keep investigating Jesus with these devotions, or join an introduction to Christianity, try some theological study, and see where God’s Spirit leads you.