“Those who had been scattered preached the word wherever they went.” Acts 8:4 (NIV)
Bloom where God has planted you.
Are you radiating God’s light right where you are? Do those in your sphere of influence know who you are and whose you are?
Maybe you are in a very difficult environment. Maybe you have been placed in a dark and dreadful situation. Instead of asking God why, ask God what He would like to do in you and through you right where you are.
God allowed persecution to come to the church at Jerusalem which scattered them throughout Judea and Samaria. Notice how the spread of the Gospel is directly proportionate to the commission of Acts 1:8.
“But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.” Acts 1:8 (NIV)
Sometimes God has to allow difficulties to come into our lives in order for us to move out of our comfort zone. God’s passion is for the world to know Jesus personally and intimately. You are His ambassador. You are His missionary.
You are now entering the mission field. Be intentional.
Pursuing God,
Stephen Trammell
Pastor of Leadership and Pastoral Care