“Those who had been scattered preached the word wherever they went. Philip went down to a city in Samaria and proclaimed the Christ there.”
Acts 8:4-5
The book of Acts describes the persecution and scattering of first-century believers. That oppression and dispersion helped spread the gospel to the far reaches of the world. When Philip took the good news to Samaria, “there was great joy in that city” (v. 8). Then an angel told him, “Go south to the road—the desert road” (v. 26). There he met an Ethiopian eunuch reading the Scriptures. Philip led him to Jesus, and the eunuch “went on his way rejoicing” (v. 39).
God’s plans often involve using one person, maybe even someone you’d deem insignificant. I was doing a ride-along as chaplain one night and passing by several churches. The officer driving the car asked me, “Why is your church different?”
I told him about Jesus. We continued talking in the parking lot until finally, I said, “Would you like me to pray with you?” He said, “Yes!” The next night on a traffic stop, he was shot and critically wounded. While my friend survived, he was thankful beyond measure to know that his future is secure in Christ. I am thankful God saw fit to use me as His ambassador!
God’s plans often involve using one person, maybe even someone you’d deem insignificant. I was doing a ride-along as chaplain one night and passing by several churches. The officer driving the car asked me, “Why is your church different?”
I told him about Jesus. We continued talking in the parking lot until finally, I said, “Would you like me to pray with you?” He said, “Yes!” The next night on a traffic stop, he was shot and critically wounded. While my friend survived, he was thankful beyond measure to know that his future is secure in Christ. I am thankful God saw fit to use me as His ambassador!
Scripture Focus
Acts 8:1-8, 26-40
Insight
Lord, fill my spirit with the wind of love that the freshness of new life with Jesus may be captured by others. Amen
Bible In A Year
- Isaiah 29-30
- Psalm 85
- Acts 7