The eunuch asked Philip, “Tell me, please, who is the prophet talking about, himself or someone else?” Then Philip began with that very passage of Scripture and told him the good news about Jesus. Acts 8:34-35
Disciples of Christ are always on the look out for those who will listen to Gospel. They believe the Lord is at work all around them in the hearts of men and women, boys and girls and everyone in between. Daily encounters with people are not accidents, but divine appointments as nothing happens by coincidence. The Christian life is an adventure of blessing others with the knowledge of the hope, love, and forgiveness found in Jesus. We can be confident that God is on the hunt for His own.
Philip, once tentative in his trust of Jesus is now,post resurrection, a flaming evangelist for the gospel. His angelic forerunner led him to converse with a prominent foreigner traveling home from his time of worship in Jerusalem. Philip explained the Old Testament passage that pointed to the New Testament messiah (Jesus Christ). The convicting power of God’s word immediately brought this man to faith. No longer a lost seeker, he was a found a convert to discipleship desiring baptism.
Is your spiritual antennae up throughout the day for those who need the good news about Jesus? Prayerfully ask the Holy Spirit, to prepare the way for you to show others the Way. Store clerks, restaurant servers, cashiers, garbage men, UPS deliverers, telemarketers, neighbors, work associates, vendors, customers, taxi drivers, friends and family can all use prayer and a chance to hear about the goodness, love found in Christ. Lovingly ask how you can pray for them. God uses prayer to draw precious people to Himself. Prayer breaks down barriers and blesses. It’s a bridge to God’s word.
Furthermore, take the time to lead receptive ones through a Bible study. Host it in your home or over breakfast or lunch. Study the life of Christ and ask questions like: Who did He claim to be? How did He define His purpose in life? How did God express His love through Jesus? What evidence was there of His resurrection? Pray for the Spirit to lead you to those in whom He is using life circumstances to draw them closer to Christ. The human soul wants spiritual answers. Lovingly share Jesus with open hearts to those desirous to hear.
Philip, once tentative in his trust of Jesus is now,post resurrection, a flaming evangelist for the gospel. His angelic forerunner led him to converse with a prominent foreigner traveling home from his time of worship in Jerusalem. Philip explained the Old Testament passage that pointed to the New Testament messiah (Jesus Christ). The convicting power of God’s word immediately brought this man to faith. No longer a lost seeker, he was a found a convert to discipleship desiring baptism.
Is your spiritual antennae up throughout the day for those who need the good news about Jesus? Prayerfully ask the Holy Spirit, to prepare the way for you to show others the Way. Store clerks, restaurant servers, cashiers, garbage men, UPS deliverers, telemarketers, neighbors, work associates, vendors, customers, taxi drivers, friends and family can all use prayer and a chance to hear about the goodness, love found in Christ. Lovingly ask how you can pray for them. God uses prayer to draw precious people to Himself. Prayer breaks down barriers and blesses. It’s a bridge to God’s word.
Furthermore, take the time to lead receptive ones through a Bible study. Host it in your home or over breakfast or lunch. Study the life of Christ and ask questions like: Who did He claim to be? How did He define His purpose in life? How did God express His love through Jesus? What evidence was there of His resurrection? Pray for the Spirit to lead you to those in whom He is using life circumstances to draw them closer to Christ. The human soul wants spiritual answers. Lovingly share Jesus with open hearts to those desirous to hear.
Make today a day of Impact for the Kingdom.
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Rev. Todd A. Brown, Pastor
First Baptist of Chesterbrook
1740 Kirby Rd. Mclean Va. 22101
First Baptist of Chesterbrook
1740 Kirby Rd. Mclean Va. 22101
Worship with us Saturdays 6:30pm (come as you are), or Sundays at 10am.
Vision:" Disciples Making a Kingdom Impact"
Vision:" Disciples Making a Kingdom Impact"
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www.firstbaptistchesterbrook.org
www.firstbaptistchesterbrook.org
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