Tuesday Reading: Acts 19 8-12
Key Verse: Ecclesiastes 5 9
9 But when some were hardened and did not believe, speaking evil of the Way before the multitude, he departed from them and separated the disciples, reasoning daily in the school of one Tyrannus.
Devotion:
How many times have you been faced with someone who refuses to believe what you tell them about Christ. I'm not talking about the ones that will give you some time to explain and and then move on to something else, I'm talking about the few that will continue to argue that there is no God. I'm talking about the ones that will go out of their way to spread gossip about you just because you dared to tell them about God. Or maybe they would tell others how stupid you are for believing in God. I am sure that we will all face a few of those people in our lives, but it should not stop us from spreading the gospel.
Key Verse: Ecclesiastes 5 9
9 But when some were hardened and did not believe, speaking evil of the Way before the multitude, he departed from them and separated the disciples, reasoning daily in the school of one Tyrannus.
Devotion:
How many times have you been faced with someone who refuses to believe what you tell them about Christ. I'm not talking about the ones that will give you some time to explain and and then move on to something else, I'm talking about the few that will continue to argue that there is no God. I'm talking about the ones that will go out of their way to spread gossip about you just because you dared to tell them about God. Or maybe they would tell others how stupid you are for believing in God. I am sure that we will all face a few of those people in our lives, but it should not stop us from spreading the gospel.
There is no reason why a single person or small portion of people doing these sort of things should stop you from continuing to help others to see the light. There is no reason why they should spoil it for the rest of us. The only way to tackle those sorts of people are to continue doing what you do best – encourage other people. If you are faced with people like that who are totally obstinate, move on to new people. They shuold not be the ones that should discourage you. They have chosen not to believe and they have proven their choice by doing what they do.
What we need to do is to continue showing others that we care for them. We need to continue trusting in God to supply for our needs so that we can continue to spread His gospel. By doing that we become a living example of His love and truth. By becoming that example, others will see His light and truth. Paul was given great responsibility and powers of healing so that He could show others some of God's power – he did it all through faith and continued no matter how many people turned their backs on God!
Points to Ponder:
Do people get you down when they put down God?
Do people get you down when they put down God?
How often do you show that you live your life for God?