“Live bravely for Him who died lovingly for you.”

Whenever I delve into God’s word in the book of Acts, I always come away feeling refreshed. People repented, were baptized and received the gift of the Holy Spirit. The group of believers grew very quickly.

It is good to read in chapter 4 that “all the believers were one in heart and mind” and that “they shared everything they had …There were no needy persons among them.”

In chapter 5 it is written, “The apostles performed many miraculous signs and wonders among the people…Crowds gathered also from the towns around Jerusalem, bringing their sick and those tormented by evil spirits, and all of them were healed.”

The apostles were tossed in jail for preaching the good news of Jesus and when they were released they were ordered not to speak in the name of Jesus.

“Day after day, in the temple courts and from house to house, they never stopped teaching and proclaiming the good news that Jesus is the Christ.” Acts 5:42 NIV.

The early church was amazing. The apostles were commanded to go out to the ends of the earth to tell everyone about Jesus, but people came to them in large numbers. They did not get out of town until they had to leave because of persecution.

Charles Spurgeon, wrote, “Live bravely for Him who died lovingly for you.” The apostles boldness should be an inspiration to us and propel us to witness for Christ.

Thank You King Jesus!

Called to Love,

Rick Hawbaker
Praying 4 U Ministries