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“We Are Acts 29”
Matthew 28:19-20 NIV
“Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.”
I just finished up a devotional in the YouVersion Bible app on the book of Acts. The last devotional in the study really stuck with me how it ended and I’ll never forget how it was worded. The devotional talked about how Acts 28 ends and how it doesn’t continue with Acts 29 to tell us more of the story of how the spread of the Gospel continues. Then these words stuck with me, “But in a very real sense, we are Acts 29!”
I thought it was really cool how the devotional ended this way and it really hit me that we are indeed the continuation from Acts 28 to make the story continue of the spread of the Gospel. We are given a command and a charge to take the Good News everywhere we go, every day of life! Jesus didn’t only tell His closest men to carry this on, He also instructs us to do the same.
Jesus lives in each one of us giving us wisdom as the Holy Spirit guides us to spread His love. We are called to be Acts 29. We are called to carry His Gospel in every relationship we have and every conversation that takes place. Now, I’m not saying you need to shove this down people’s throats and bring God up in every single sentence. You need to be creative and connect with people in a very genuine way. Don’t go after them just to “convert” them. Be genuine and caring, building a relationship. Show you care as you share your life with each person.
I know in my day to day life, I am so guilty of being in my own world and doing my own thing. I go to work, do my job, come home and be with my family. I’m also involved in my church every week and I love to mingle with people. However, God calls me to share with people who don’t know Him and that honestly scares me. I want to be Acts 29 and continue the story faithfully. I hope you do as well.
I encourage you to take time to read through Acts. It might take a few days or longer, but read through and be reminded of the great story of the early church and how the power of God burned inside people and how that fire spread.
I also encourage all of us to seriously consider how we continue the story of the spread of the Gospel each and every day in our lives. What does Acts 29 look like in our lives? How are we doing? Is the story full of selfishness or are we thinking more of others and how we can serve?
We Are Acts 29
YouTube Channel Video Devo “We Are Acts 29” Matthew 28:19-20 NIV “Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the...
www.christianityboard.com
“We Are Acts 29”
Matthew 28:19-20 NIV
“Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.”
I just finished up a devotional in the YouVersion Bible app on the book of Acts. The last devotional in the study really stuck with me how it ended and I’ll never forget how it was worded. The devotional talked about how Acts 28 ends and how it doesn’t continue with Acts 29 to tell us more of the story of how the spread of the Gospel continues. Then these words stuck with me, “But in a very real sense, we are Acts 29!”
I thought it was really cool how the devotional ended this way and it really hit me that we are indeed the continuation from Acts 28 to make the story continue of the spread of the Gospel. We are given a command and a charge to take the Good News everywhere we go, every day of life! Jesus didn’t only tell His closest men to carry this on, He also instructs us to do the same.
Jesus lives in each one of us giving us wisdom as the Holy Spirit guides us to spread His love. We are called to be Acts 29. We are called to carry His Gospel in every relationship we have and every conversation that takes place. Now, I’m not saying you need to shove this down people’s throats and bring God up in every single sentence. You need to be creative and connect with people in a very genuine way. Don’t go after them just to “convert” them. Be genuine and caring, building a relationship. Show you care as you share your life with each person.
I know in my day to day life, I am so guilty of being in my own world and doing my own thing. I go to work, do my job, come home and be with my family. I’m also involved in my church every week and I love to mingle with people. However, God calls me to share with people who don’t know Him and that honestly scares me. I want to be Acts 29 and continue the story faithfully. I hope you do as well.
I encourage you to take time to read through Acts. It might take a few days or longer, but read through and be reminded of the great story of the early church and how the power of God burned inside people and how that fire spread.
I also encourage all of us to seriously consider how we continue the story of the spread of the Gospel each and every day in our lives. What does Acts 29 look like in our lives? How are we doing? Is the story full of selfishness or are we thinking more of others and how we can serve?
