Do you know Jesus?
Friday, October 2
Do you know Jesus?
I asked you to come here today so we could get acquainted and so I could explain to you that I am bound with this chain because I believe that the hope of Israel—the Messiah—has already come. Acts 28:20
The greatest blessing you can bring to another person is to introduce them to Jesus. God has entrusted you with the most powerful words anyone can utter – Do you know Jesus? The message of Jesus has the power to transform people’s lives. The gospel message often splits an audience in two. As Paul preached, ‘Some of them were persuaded by what he said, but others refused to believe a word of it’ (v.24, MSG).
Around the world today there is great opposition against Christians and the Christian faith. Paul was under house arrest because of his beliefs. Yet during this time Paul’s words were powerful because they were focused on Jesus. As we read the Gospels, we see that the central theme of the teaching of Jesus was the kingdom of God. As we read the rest of the New Testament, we see that the central theme of the apostles’ teaching was the Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
Prayer for today: Lord, thank You that we have the most powerful words in the world – the message of Jesus. Help me to find the right words to explain, declare and convince others, so that ‘they might see with their eyes, hear with their ears, understand with their hearts’ and turn to You. Amen