THURSDAY February 8, 2024
Hearing the Gospel
Then Agrippa said to Paul, “You are permitted to speak for yourself.” So Paul stretched out his hand and answered for himself: “I think myself happy, King Agrippa, because today I shall answer for myself before you concerning all the things of which I am accused by the Jews, especially because you are expert in all customs and questions which have to do with the Jews. Therefore I beg you to hear me patiently.”
Acts 26:1-3
Paul had the Gospel in his heart and was prepared for every opportunity. He was so happy––so glad! What an amazing opening God had given his faithful servant! He addressed King Agrippa in simplicity, respectfully and in truth. He wanted to prepare the heart and mind of the King to listen to what he had to say. Paul had a long sermon for him!
Paul was not going to defend himself, but he would give his testimony. With all his heart, Paul readied himself to witness before the King. This way, Agrippa could be brought up to the same level of understanding. Paul identified with Agrippa, knowing the King had in-depth knowledge of Jewish customs. He knew the King was inquisitive about questions that had to do with the Jews.
In your daily life, do you have inquisitive people that ask you questions about Christianity? They may be open to hearing the Gospel. We have a duty to proclaim the Gospel to others. When you share with someone doctrinally about Jesus Christ, or you give your testimony, speak truth boldly and accurately so that they can come to a personal understanding of God personally. The only way to do that is to study the Word of God repetitiously, over and over again.
I wonder, When was the last time you shared the Gospel of Jesus Christ with someone? As a Christian, it is important to witness and win people to Christ, and to help establish them in Christ’s kingdom for eternity.
When we preach Christ crucified, we have no reason to stammer, or stutter, or hesitate, or apologize; there is nothing in the gospel of which we have any cause to be ashamed.
~Charles H. Spurgeon~
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