Sharing the Word
Acts 13
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| I pray blessings on you as you read. |
(v. 46-47) "Then Paul and Barnabas answered them boldly: 'We had to speak the word of God to you first. Since you reject it and do not consider yourselves worthy of eternal life, we now turn to the Gentiles. For this is what the Lord has commanded us: 'I have made you a light for the Gentiles, that you may bring salvation to the ends of the earth.' ' "
My Thoughts
So far, I've done quite a few Bible readings from Acts. There is a lot of stuff in there and most of it seems similar. Well, it's all about acts; actions. Acts is about sharing, witnessing and generally just doing. We need to take action faithfully, otherwise we aren't truly living up to what God asks of us.
Paul and Barnabas shared the word of God. They shared the word to those in the synagogue, and also to the Gentiles. They, of course, faced opposition from the Jews, who incited others against them. Sharing the word isn't always easy. Sure, it is easy to do so in groups of people who believe, but not always so much when it is people who do not.
Some people may be angry because they think or feel that you are trying to force your faith on them. Others may just not really care. Again though, we need to share our faith. We do not need to go preaching to others, nor do we need to talk about any of this out of the blue. The biggest thing is that we do not hide our faith in Jesus.
When people ask questions or you feel like bringing up something specific from the Bible that would be relevant to the topic at hand, then do so faithfully! That is sharing the word, sharing your faith. When you do even this, you are acting in faith and planting the seed. What you say may incite those you're speaking to to learn more, whether they look it up themselves or talk more to you or someone else about it.
By the way, when you do face opposition to your faith in Jesus, do not worry about that. Do not worry because that means that you are fighting against Satan and he is trying to fight back. Do not be afraid because Satan cannot prevail against you if you stay faithful to God. In fact, keep on doing what you are doing! If God wants you to stop or to change something, He will let you know. Keep on acting in faith to God.
Paul and Barnabas shared the word of God. They shared the word to those in the synagogue, and also to the Gentiles. They, of course, faced opposition from the Jews, who incited others against them. Sharing the word isn't always easy. Sure, it is easy to do so in groups of people who believe, but not always so much when it is people who do not.
Some people may be angry because they think or feel that you are trying to force your faith on them. Others may just not really care. Again though, we need to share our faith. We do not need to go preaching to others, nor do we need to talk about any of this out of the blue. The biggest thing is that we do not hide our faith in Jesus.
When people ask questions or you feel like bringing up something specific from the Bible that would be relevant to the topic at hand, then do so faithfully! That is sharing the word, sharing your faith. When you do even this, you are acting in faith and planting the seed. What you say may incite those you're speaking to to learn more, whether they look it up themselves or talk more to you or someone else about it.
By the way, when you do face opposition to your faith in Jesus, do not worry about that. Do not worry because that means that you are fighting against Satan and he is trying to fight back. Do not be afraid because Satan cannot prevail against you if you stay faithful to God. In fact, keep on doing what you are doing! If God wants you to stop or to change something, He will let you know. Keep on acting in faith to God.
Prayer Time
Now you talk to God about what you read, and you can even read this chapter of the Bible for yourself before you do.
Let me know your thoughts on this reading as well.
Thank you for taking the time to read, I pray that what you have read blesses and inspires you! Godbless!
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