Ministry to Persecuted Believers
Christians witness
Acts 11:19-24
Read the Bible through:
AM - 2 Kings 4-5; PM - Luke 22:54-71
Christians witness
Acts 11:19-24
Read the Bible through:
AM - 2 Kings 4-5; PM - Luke 22:54-71
"Now those who were scattered after the persecution that arose over Stephen traveled as far as Phoenicia, Cyprus, and Antioch, preaching the word to no one but the Jews only" .
When Jesus calls us unto Himself, he calls us to carry on the ministry He began while on earth. Observing the life and ministry of Jesus, we are confronted with the reality that His ministry always cost Him personally. His most painful experiences were His most effective. It was through His death that we have life; through His pain we have peace with God.
God often works through us in similar ways. The pain of persecution forced the early Christians out of Jerusalem. It was through this dispersion that the gospel, like seed scattered to the wind, was spread abroad. Their pain resulted in the kingdom's gain.
God does not want us to suffer in vain; He wants to grow us and His kingdom. When difficulties come our way, rather than complaining or giving way to despair, we need to look for what God is doing.
God, help me see beyond my circumstances and trust You are always in control.
God often works through us in similar ways. The pain of persecution forced the early Christians out of Jerusalem. It was through this dispersion that the gospel, like seed scattered to the wind, was spread abroad. Their pain resulted in the kingdom's gain.
God does not want us to suffer in vain; He wants to grow us and His kingdom. When difficulties come our way, rather than complaining or giving way to despair, we need to look for what God is doing.
God, help me see beyond my circumstances and trust You are always in control.
