Devotion 9/14, Spread His Word!
Those who had been scattered [at the stoning of Stephen and the outbreak of subsequent persecution] preached the word wherever they went. Acts 8:4
Satan tried to use persecution and martyrdom to discourage the early church. As the evil one drove these Christians from their homes, they continued to share Jesus without fear wherever they went. God used their boldness to spread the message of Jesus far and wide like wildfire. Each believer was a spark driven by the Divine Wind — God’s empowering Spirit — to do what Jesus had commanded: to be his “witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth” (Acts 1:8).
As the modern day disciples, do we fully grasp all that Christ has called us to do while we are on this earth? That we would see souls saved and influence others to obey God’s Word by allowing them to see the joy it brings to our lives by doing so ourselves.
This brings to mind a quote from St Francis of Assisi, “”It is no use walking anywhere to preach unless our walking is our preaching.” To me this is saying my words “AND” actions are a reflection of my heart. Do people see Jesus in me?
Father of mercy, love and grace, please give me a holy passion to share your love and power with all I meet, no matter what circumstances led them into my path. Give me the wisdom to see and the courage to act on the opportunities to share Jesus with those you bring into my life. I pray all this in the name of Jesus, and for His glory and gospel. Amen.
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