The believers who were scattered went everywhere, preaching the message. Philip went to the principal city in Samaria and preached the Messiah to the people there. The crowds paid close attention to what Philip said, as they listened to him and saw the miracles that he performed. Evil spirits came out from many people with a loud cry, and many paralyzed and lame people were healed. So there was great joy in that city.

Acts 8:4-8

We read that Jerusalem's Christians were scattered abroad to escape persecution. Everywhere they went, they preached the message of Christ. God still calls people to tell the good news of Jesus to those who don't know him. There is a need to fill the hunger we feel in our hearts. The grace of God supplies those needs. God works through us, everyday.

When we witness for Christ, we should do so with love and humility - motivated by a desire for His glory, not our own. We are just here to tell the story.

God has left us in the world, to witness to the world.

Our Daily Bread - March 22, 2003