Preach the Word no Matter What
- Baptist Daily Devotional
- May 5
- 2 min read
Rev. Enoch Thompson | May 5 2025 | Acts 8:1-4
KEY VERSE: “Those who had been scattered preached the word wherever they went.” Acts 8:4 (NIV)
MESSAGE:
Our perpetual Christian duty is to share the Good News of salvation through faith in Jesus Christ to non-believers so they will come to believe and be saved. Sometimes we fail to attend to this duty, but this neglect of duty can get worse when we think we have reasons to disregard our assignment. Personal pain or loss, fear of rejection, victimisation or persecution may serve as excuses for not sharing this most precious truth where we find ourselves and in the opportunities God gives us.
Not so the early Christians. Having seen the killing of one of their members because of the same beliefs they held, having come under persecution from their fellow countrymen, and now refugees in other places, did they not have enough reason to have been silent about the saving grace of God through the only Way, Jesus Christ? Rather, “Those who had been scattered preached the word wherever they went.” Praise the Lord for such obstinacy in celebrating their salvation and a commitment to the Master.
FEET AND HANDS FOR THE MESSAGE:
Do you find yourself in situations that make you think you should cover up your Christian commitment and identity or refuse to share the Gospel? Reflect on the attitude of the early Christians and rekindle your commitment to Christ and His Gospel.
PRAYER:
Lord Jesus, you did not make excuses when you left your throne to come and die for me and humanity. Please forgive me for the times I find excuses to refuse to obey your command to make disciples of all nations. Help me to do better from this point forward. For your dear Name’s sake, Amen.
THERE SHALL BE SHOWERS OF BLESSING.
SHOWERS! BLESSINGS!!
The 365 DAILY BIBLE READING Day 125: Judges 10 - Tola and Jair; Israel’s Rebellion Again
DAILY word study: PREACHED The Greek word translated as “preached” in Acts 8:4 is εὐαγγελιζόμενοι (euangelizomenoi), from euangelizō.
The verb euangelizō means “to bring good news” or “to announce glad tidings.” It is where we get the word “evangelise.” In biblical use, it refers specifically to proclaiming the message of salvation through Jesus Christ.
The word emphasises not just formal preaching but intentional sharing of the gospel. These scattered believers weren’t standing in pulpits. They simply told the good news wherever they went.
Reflection
The power of the gospel isn’t confined to peaceful times. It shines even brighter in moments of hardship. When you move, let the message move with you.
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