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And after the meeting of the synagogue broke up, many Jews and devout converts to Judaism followed Paul and Barnabas, who, as they spoke with them, urged them to continue in the grace of God. Acts 13:43
D.L. MOODY
How much would Paul and Barnabas have accomplished if they had pronounced the benediction and sent these people home? It is a thing to weep over that we have got thousands and thousands of church members who are good for nothing toward extending the kingdom of God. They understand markets, and fairs, and sewing-circles; but when you ask them to sit down and show a man or woman the way into God’s kingdom, they say: “Oh, I am not able to do that. Let the deacons do it, or someone else.”
It is all wrong. The church ought to be educated on this very point. There are a great many church members who are just hobbling about on crutches. They can just make out that they are saved, and imagine that is all that constitutes a Christian. As far as helping others is concerned, that never enters their heads. They think if they can get along themselves, they are doing amazingly well. They have no idea what the Holy Ghost wants to do through them.
ERWIN LUTZER
In days gone by, Christians would bring their unbelieving friends to church hoping they would hear the gospel and be saved. But a large segment of today’s population is skeptical about the church and would never attend. We must realize that we have the personal responsibility of building bridges and witnessing to their need for faith in Christ. Moody would say to us, “Today, begin to seek the lost."
PRAYER
Father, bring to mind unbelievers, neighbors, friends, and relatives. May I take seriously your command to help the lost find their way.REFLECTION QUESTIONS
What prevents you from sharing your faith with others?
Who has God used to bring you to faith? What would have happened if they did not witness to you?