Devotion:
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Read Acts 1:6-8.
At the end of “The Gospel According to Matthew” we read that Jesus said to his disciples “Go make disciples of all (people)...” Here in this passage, Luke writes that Jesus says, “Go be my witnesses.” To me, these are two ways of saying the same thing. When we share (witness) with others about our experience and understanding of Jesus, both with what we say and do, we will have opportunities to lead them into their own relationship with him.
It is instructive to note the pattern of location that Jesus used in this statement to his followers: Jerusalem, Judea, Samaria and the world. When we think about what those places meant to them and apply them to our own situations, Jesus is telling us to start where we are and with whom we are most familiar, to move out to others like us, to cross boundaries to share with those not like us (even our enemies) and to continually broaden our connections to as many people as we can.
Included in our commitment to Jesus Christ through His Church is to be his witnesses, to tell his good news and lead others to him. God bless you for the ways you are seeking to be faithful to him through that part of our shared ministry!
Personal Worship Option:
Pray and ask God to make you aware of at least one person this week with whom you can share about your relationship with Christ.
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