4 JUL 23 Tuesday: A Closer Walk Devotional
“But the believers who were scattered preached the Good News about Jesus wherever they went. Crowds listened intently to Philip because they were eager to hear his message and see the miraculous signs he did.” Acts 8:4, 6
When Jesus told the disciples that they would take the message of salvation and freedom from sin and death to the nations, they probably had a difficult time comprehending how. For the most part, people get used to staying in one place and enjoying the people they have always enjoyed. To go to a different city, state, or country means a big change.
As we read at the beginning of Acts 8, we see that moving into a new place and among new people was not their plan. God orchestrated the move and they moved. That happens to us today. People are forced to move due to their job, political unrest, and persecution. These moves are important and we shouldn’t miss what God may be doing in the midst of it.
Philip, the apostle, moved to a new city and found people whose hearts were already prepared for the Lord to receive the good news and be saved. In every place and every land, there are people being prepared for the good news to take root and be set free from the bondage of sin. Even if you just impact one person, it is worth the move, suffering, and change. It brings glory to God and grows you as a disciple.
Today in the United States, we celebrate our freedom from England’s rule. Many of those Christians came to this land for freedom of religion and to share the gospel. If you are reading this in America, it is an extra special day to know that God weaved through the mess of history to bring you people that carried the good news to your ears. He set you free from the wrath of God and established you as Christ’s own forever.
Are you celebrating your freedom from sin, death, and the wrath of God?
Reading Plan: Psalm 33; 1 Sam. 11:1-15; Acts 8:1-13; Luke. 22:63-71
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