2 SEP 23 Saturday: A Closer Walk Devotional
“He lived there two whole years at his own expense, and welcomed all who came to him, proclaiming the kingdom of God and teaching about the Lord Jesus Christ with all boldness and without hindrance.” Acts 28: 30-31
When opportunity knocks to share your faith and invest in others, praise the Lord and engage it. Paul found an opportunity in the midst of literal trials and suffering. Everywhere he went there was always an audience for him to address. He didn’t waste the time given him to proclaim and explain the faith.
These opportunities were orchestrated by God so that Paul could deliver the message and train whosoever received him. He always was able to find a few people that he could invest in even if the location was less than desirable. He was in jail a lot, on a prisoner transport ship, marooned on an island, or in a courtroom. When we are going through life, there are always opportunities to be salt and light to those around us.
Currently, my job puts me in a different location every couple of years. I have to remind myself that no matter where I go there will be people to share the gospel with and to invest in for that season. Sometimes you have a lot of opportunities and other times you have a handful. Either way, I try to boldly connect with others and see what the Lord does. That is what the Lord expects of all of us. Look around you, pray, and ask God to show you where the gospel is not. Ask him for opportunities to impact your world and he will do it.
Are you seeking opportunities to share your faith and invest in others?
Reading Plan: Psalm 20, 21:1-7; 1 Kings. 7:51-8:21; Acts 28:17-31; Mark 14:43-52
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