MAR 10

Acts 18:24-28
Memorise 1 Corinthians 15:3
“…I have received of the Lord that which also I delivered unto you.”

What do you think is the solution to all of life’s problems? Does finding peace and happiness provide the answer to this? This has probably been the greatest and most lasting question of mankind. Judging from the misery and unhappiness that we see all around us, it is obvious that many have not found the answer. People have a lot of problems and most are deeply unhappy. Sadly, this is also true among Christians. Many Christians are unhappy. Despite the fact that they are destined for glory with Christ in heaven, many still grope around in the dark, busy with the things of the world and live very unhappy lives. Why is this so? The answer actually applies to both Christians and non-Christians alike. Both lack the Word of God in their lives. For the Christian, it robs them of a joyful and victorious Christian life. For the non-Christian, the price is far more severe as they will have to face an eternity of suffering in hell after death. Both suffer even now, because they either have not heard God’s Word or have heard it but reject it. Today’s passage of scripture speaks about how Apollos shared God’s Word with the Jews. The problem with the Jews was that they did not believe that Jesus was the promised Messiah. What Apollos did was that he showed the Jews from the Old Testament, evidence that Jesus was the Messiah. Further reading prior to this verse tells us that Apollos was actually not the most knowledgeable regarding God’s doctrines. This prompted Aquila and Priscilla to take Apollos aside and to teach him further in the Word. Apollos learnt humbly and we know he was effective in convincing the Jews eventually. The Holy Spirit used God’s Word that was shared by Apollos to convict the hearts of the Jews and converted them.

We can do the same. Just those around us, our Christian brethren may be discouraged and downcast either because of trials or even because of sin in their lives. We can share God’s Word that we know and pray that God will use our sharing to convict their hearts. We should also share beyond our circle to those outside the kingdom of God. Without God’s Word, they will be lost to eternal damnation. Simply by sharing God’s Word, we can change that, and lead them away from damnation to salvation.

Thought: When was the last time I shared the gospel with an unbeliever?
Prayer: Father, help me not to hoard Your Word.