Then Simon himself believed also: and
when he was baptized, he continued with Philip, and wondered, beholding the
miracles and signs which were done. Now when the apostles which were at Jerusalem heard that Samaria had received the word of God, they sent unto them Peter and John:
Acts. 8:13-14

Introduction

Phillip possibly never knew the extent to which God was going to use him in Samaria considering that he had left Jerusalem on account of Paul's persecution of the church there.
There is a possibility that he grumbled when he initially arrived in Samaria because he had left
his comfort zone in Jerusalem to this new place. Little did he know that God was about to bring
about the manifestation of HIS power to dismantle the hold the devil had over Samaria. It is
important to also highlight the fact that Phillip could have gone to Samaria and mourned about
his circumstance-leaving a familiar territory to an unfamiliar location. It is also possible he had
to stay or squat with someone in Samaria as the likelihood of having his own house there, was
slim. In spite of his situation, Phillip kept a positive attitude and an open mind. This is why he
must have walked into an opportunity that presented itself for the power of God to be displayed.
It is therefore important that we do not grumble when we go through situations that seem to
draw us away from our comfort zone, but rather develop a positive attitude so we don't miss out
on God's opportunities that present themselves to us. Has someone in a bid to frustrate you out
of your organization orchestrated your transfer from your present location to a different
location, which has the implication of you being away from your family? Before you make
irrational decisions you need to consider Phillip who maintained a positive attitude even though
Samaria was probably not a convenient place for him; it however eventually worked out for his good. As you maintain this positive attitude, I believe what was meant for your downfall shall be
used to promote you beyond your imagination to the disappointment and shame of those who orchestrated your transfer.

Prayer

Father, I declare that all things work together for my good without exemption in Jesus name. I
speak to the troubles and situations that have been created deliberately to frustrate me, to
work for my good in Jesus name. I declare the situation on my job which is meant to frustrate
me, shall end in my promotion in Jesus Name