Act 8:29

"The Spirit told Philip, "Go to that chariot and stay near it."

acts 8:29

Philip was walking in and with the Spirit, so when he heard his orders to go he did not hesitate. If he would have hesitated he would have missed the opportunity. He would not have been able to catch the eunuch, since they were traveling on a major road between Gaza and Jerusalem. With the Romans in charge of the known world we can count on that road being highly capable of fast travel. We have all seen another car on the road with a headlight out,  or their truck open. We know how hard it is to communicate to someone, when that person is trying to go somewhere and thinks your weird for trying to help them. Not only that but have you ever tried to speak while running… its not easy. Being that the Holy Spirit prompted Philip, and Philip went when he heard "Go" the Holy Spirit was able to use Philip. Paul said in Romans 15:5-6 "May the God who gives endurance and encouragement give you a spirit of unity amount yourselves as you follow Christ Jesus, so that with one heart and mouth you may glorify the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ." We see the endurance and encouragement given to Philip here  literally. May God give that to all of us, so that we can run the race set before us. 

I seek to have the courage and endurance given by the Father, to chase after the lost who have questions, that i might be able to "stay near" them in their time of need. As a member of the Royal Priesthood i'm called to point man to God, and share God with man.