November 10, 2019

November 10
Running with Jesus  

Acts 18:27  And when he was disposed to pass into Achaia, the brethren wrote, exhorting the disciples to receive him: who, when he was come, helped them much which had believed through grace:

     Apollos, a great Jewish speaker and teacher arrived from Alexandria in Egypt who was a convert who had only heard of John the Baptist baptism. Priscilla and Aquila took him aside and discipled him the way of God more accurately and then he moved on to Ephesus where he proved to be of great benefit!
      I guess we can challenge ourselves this morning by asking ourselves, "Am I of great benefit to the brothers, sisters in Christ and the gospel?"  Now this is a big question! Maybe we had better hit the floor and get on our knees. Our generation has dropped the ball and do not memorize and study the Bible. We do not witness because the majority does not know the Bible and how to use it. 2 Timothy 2:15 says "Study to show thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth." Is this you?
      Apollos knew the scriptures and was able to present the gospel to the Jews and another verse says he used powerful arguments in public debate and explained Jesus was the Messiah!
   

Let us pray! Father, we ask You to help us and empower us to be of great benefit to Your kingdom work. Help us be effective and help us to discipline ourselves in study of Your Word that we may be able to witness boldly.

Book burning, tomorrow!

Judy Hollaway

Originally penned 2015