THE STORY OF JESUS: Acts 1:12-26
“Must become a witness with us of his resurrection.” (Acts 1:22)
Why was only one chosen to witness to Jesus’ resurrection?
My guess is to have twelve leaders, like the twelve tribes of Israel.
Matthias is selected, but does that mean Joseph can’t witness?
If he had actually seen Jesus alive again, could he stay quiet?
I’m not one of the twelve, but that doesn’t mean I can’t witness.
We may not have their formal role, but we do have a faith role.
The Spirit is given to all believers to witness for Jesus.
You don’t have to be a leader in church, or in a church ministry.
You have experienced the risen Jesus in your heart, you know Him.
In Acts, Jesus’s message spread out through ordinary believers.
“All except the apostles scattered through Judea and Samaria. Those who had been scattered preached the word wherever they went.” (Acts 8:1,4)
Evangelism is more about the believers than the leaders.
Are you ‘preaching the word’ as Jesus’s wherever He takes you?
What do you sense the Lord saying to you?
PRAYER
Lord, we are all selected and sent by You, wherever we work, whatever our role in the world. Make my life a living testimony to the power and hope of Your resurrection.