What do we do with this Gospel, the Good News of a transformed
heart? With the overflowing abundant love? With the gratitude of receiving new
life? How can we keep it to ourselves? Changed hearts can’t help but be
exposed. Those that have felt the power and the presence of Jesus are compelled
to share.
Peter and John had
been put in jail and they were forbidden to speak about Jesus. ‘This is what
they said:
As for
us, we cannot help speaking about what we have seen and heard. Acts 4:20
After their
imprisonment, they prayed for even greater boldness. (Acts 4:29) Jesus told us
to watch for the signs that the end times are drawing near, including wars and
rumors of wars, nation against nation, an increase in earthquakes and storms, Israel
would be back in the land and that wickedness would increase.
God has us here
during an incredible season. Our light is not to be hidden (Matthew 5). We are
to shine like stars in a dark and depraved generation. (Philippians 2). The
Holy Spirit will give us courage to speak in love. The name of Jesus is more
powerful than any other name. Speak it and share it. The world is searching for
their Savior.
Salvation
is found in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given to
mankind by which we must be saved. Acts 4:12
Dear Father,
We come humbly before You to thank You for the saving grace of
Your Son. By His sacrifice, we are saved. Allow us to be Your servants as we
speak the good news of salvation to others. His coming is near. Thank You for
the privilege.
In the powerful name of Jesus,
Amen
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