Return and Encouragement - Pt. 6: Reporting all that God had done

Baptist Daily Devotional
Aug 14
2 min read

Rev Tetteh-Annor Larbi | August 14 2025 | Acts 14:21-28

KEY VERSE: “On arriving there, they gathered the church together and reported all that God had done through them and how he had opened a door of faith to the Gentiles.” Acts 14:27 (NIV)

MESSAGE:

When Paul and Barnabas returned from their missionary journey, they didn’t come back with tales of their bravery or strategy. Instead, they gathered the church and reported all that God had done through them. Their testimony was not about personal achievement, but about divine activity. God had opened doors, transformed hearts, and spread the gospel beyond the boundaries of tradition. This humble reporting reminds us that mission and ministry are God's work—we are only His vessels.

This posture of giving God the credit cultivates a heart of worship and unity in the Church. By sharing what God had done, Paul and Barnabas strengthened the faith of the believers in Antioch. It wasn’t just information—it was inspiration. Testimonies of God’s work become fuel for others to trust Him more, pray boldly, and step into their assignments with courage. The Church becomes stronger when it hears and celebrates the mighty acts of God.

FEET AND HANDS FOR THE MESSAGE:

How often do you pause to reflect and report on what God has done in your life or ministry? Whether in quiet conversations or corporate gatherings, sharing God's faithfulness glorifies Him and edifies others. Don’t hold back your testimonies—speak them out. Someone else’s faith may be waiting on your report of what God has done.

PRAYER:

Lord, may I never take credit for what only You can do. Teach me to celebrate and share Your works so that others may believe and be strengthened in their faith. For Your dear name’s sake. Amen.

THERE SHALL BE SHOWERS OF BLESSING.

SHOWERS! BLESSINGS!!

The 365 DAILY BIBLE READING Day 226: 1 Chronicles 22–26 — Temple Preparations and Divisions

DAILY word study: REPORTED The word reported in Acts 14:27 comes from the Greek anangellō, meaning “to announce, proclaim, or tell in detail.”

It’s more than casual conversation — it’s giving a deliberate and faithful account of something important. Paul and Barnabas weren’t sharing random travel stories; they were recounting God’s works in a way that honoured Him and strengthened the church. This word challenges us to think about how we speak of God’s work. Are our reports vague and half-hearted, or do they clearly highlight what He has done? Faith grows when we give full and honest reports of God’s faithfulness.

Reflect on This:

When was the last time you gave a detailed and God-honoring account of His work in your life?