Light for the Journey
“A TREASURER’S TRIP TO REDEMPTION”
1. Treasuring Truth (Acts 8:26-28)
The Ethiopian eunuch took a long trip to Jerusalem to worship. This was not a quick trip but was estimated to take 50-75 days! The redemption of the soul is not a quick or painless pursuit. Yet Jesus promised: “Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be filled” (Matt. 5:6, NKJV).
2. Treasuring Humility (Acts 8:29-33)
Although the eunuch was a man of great authority, he valued understanding the Scriptures correctly. He admitted there were things he could not understand and wanted help in understanding them. Rather than seeing guidance as beneath him, he welcomed it. David wrote, “The humble He guides in justice, And the humble He teaches His way” (Psa. 25:9).
3. Treasuring Answers (Acts 8:34-35)
The eunuch was confused over who Isaiah had in mind when writing about the suffering Messiah. This text should have been central to many discussions in the first century when people inquired about the Messiah. Beginning with this Scripture, Philip preached Jesus to Him. When confusion exists, preaching Jesus brings clarity—Jesus is the answer! Do we treasure God’s answers today as the eunuch did (Prov. 2:1-5)?
4. Treasuring Salvation (Acts 8:36-38)
After hearing the explanation, the eunuch did not wait for a later opportunity but quickly surrendered himself to Christ in baptism. Why is it that after many claim to preach Jesus today, sinners are not asking, “Here is water, what hinders me from being baptized?” Is it the lack of water or the lack of preaching Jesus? Baptism is the proper response to the preaching of Jesus (Acts 2:38; Mk. 16:16).
5. Treasuring Obedience (Acts 8:39)
After baptism, the eunuch “went on his way rejoicing.” True joy comes from knowing one is saved and in fellowship with God. Where is your journey leading you?
