Friday, June 5
Faithful in Every Response
Acts 17:32-34; 2 Timothy 4:1-5
Paul's message in Athens received three responses: rejection, curiosity, and belief. Some mocked, some wanted to hear more, and some believed. This is still true today. Your faithfulness isn't measured by conversion rates but by obedience to share. You cannot change hearts—only the Holy Spirit does that. Some people need to hear the gospel seven times, or seventy times, before believing. CS Lewis heard it throughout his youth before twenty years of atheism, then believed at thirty-two. Lee Strobel investigated to disprove Christianity and became convinced. Your job is simply to tell others about Christ. Plant seeds, water them, and trust God for the harvest. Get to work.
Reflection: Who needs to hear the gospel from you today, regardless of their potential response?
Acts 17:32-34; 2 Timothy 4:1-5
Paul's message in Athens received three responses: rejection, curiosity, and belief. Some mocked, some wanted to hear more, and some believed. This is still true today. Your faithfulness isn't measured by conversion rates but by obedience to share. You cannot change hearts—only the Holy Spirit does that. Some people need to hear the gospel seven times, or seventy times, before believing. CS Lewis heard it throughout his youth before twenty years of atheism, then believed at thirty-two. Lee Strobel investigated to disprove Christianity and became convinced. Your job is simply to tell others about Christ. Plant seeds, water them, and trust God for the harvest. Get to work.
Reflection: Who needs to hear the gospel from you today, regardless of their potential response?
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