PONDER THIS

Now this is what we are called to do: make Jesus known to our neighbors. What would it look like if we started to live this way? When the people of God took Him at His Word, the Gospel spread, and lives were restored.

Has God given you a command to share Jesus Christ? Yes! What is the alternative to obeying Him? It is disobedience. What is the result of disobedience? No spiritual power and no joy. God has given you a command to go and tell others about Jesus (Matthew 28:19-20).

Now if you do what He has called you to, God will bless your obedience, and the Holy Spirit will equip you and bless what you’re doing. In the next chapter, we see that “in those days . . . the number of the disciples was multiplying” (Acts 6:1). Why? When you obey Him, the Spirit is received, joy is achieved, and the Gospel is believed.

There are enough people right now to turn this world inside out, upside down, and right side up for Jesus Christ. Imagine the restoration and beauty we could see God do in the lives of those around us, impacting our community and all around the world, if we walked with God and listened to Him.

• Have you ever shared your faith with someone? What was that like?
• What has held you back from sharing your faith?

PRACTICE THIS

Pray and ask God to put someone on your heart who you can share your faith with. Begin praying for that person and consider how you can show the love of Christ.