Praise for the Small Miracles
This week we are rejoicing for the opportunity to present the gospel with someone who actually listened. I was talking with a man and a friend. Sinesa <Sinesha> saw the tract in my pocket and asked to read it. The conversation gave me the opportunity to share my testimony. While neither men were ready to make a profession of faith both are now contemplating the Truth which they learned from the Word of God.
The small miracle may actually be HUGE. When so many reject the gospel, tracts, and our message; it is refreshing when someone is not only interested but listens intently.
Thank you Lord:
- For the faithful support from churches in America to pray for us and give sacrificially enabling us to be work in Croatia.
- For opening the door to share the gospel.
- For the encouragement needed to keep going in spite of the difficulties we face
Great Power!
I read recently in Acts about something that I sincerely desire for our ministry and personally for my life. After my study I concluded that perhaps every ministry and sincere follow of Christ would want the same thing.
"And with great power gave the apostles witness of the resurrection of the Lord Jesus: and great grace was upon them all." Acts 4:33
This kind of power does not happen by chance. The apostles had to make an effort, the Lord had to work, and the result was evident to others. Everything began in chapter 2.
1. Apostles receive the Holy Spirit and preach the gospel (2:14-40).
2. God performs a miracle which opens the door to preach the gospel (3:10- 19).
3. Opposition comes with an attempt to stop the preaching of the gospel (4:1-21).
4. Opposition motivates the apostles to pray (4:23-33).
Conclusion:
1. We must be faithful to be witness of the Lord Jesus Christ.
2. We must recognize the miracles in our lives - no matter how small.
3. Give God the glory for the miracle then proclaim the gospel.
4. Expect that opposition will come. Do not be discouraged but allow it to motivate you to prayer.
5. Pray asking God to help us to be faithful in spite of the opposition.
"And with great power gave the apostles witness of the resurrection of the Lord Jesus: and great grace was upon them all." Acts 4:33
This kind of power does not happen by chance. The apostles had to make an effort, the Lord had to work, and the result was evident to others. Everything began in chapter 2.
1. Apostles receive the Holy Spirit and preach the gospel (2:14-40).
2. God performs a miracle which opens the door to preach the gospel (3:10- 19).
3. Opposition comes with an attempt to stop the preaching of the gospel (4:1-21).
4. Opposition motivates the apostles to pray (4:23-33).
Conclusion:
1. We must be faithful to be witness of the Lord Jesus Christ.
2. We must recognize the miracles in our lives - no matter how small.
3. Give God the glory for the miracle then proclaim the gospel.
4. Expect that opposition will come. Do not be discouraged but allow it to motivate you to prayer.
5. Pray asking God to help us to be faithful in spite of the opposition.
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