Journey Through Acts (Acts 8)

Read - Acts 8

My Key Verse - Acts 8:1 That set off a terrific persecution of the church in Jerusalem. The believers were all scattered throughout Judea and Samaria. All, that is, but the apostles.

My Reflection - Oh how we hate persecution. Although we don't feel the full heat of it in America as we feel it around the world, we are ridiculed and our faith is put to test daily in our going around world.

This verse is shows us that the persecution of the church had a positive effect. It is what spread the gospel all over the world. I might believe that if had been easy in Jerusalem the church might be like many churches today, a social club. They may not have ever gotten out of the country.

My Prayer - Lord, as persecution comes let it drive our resolve to spread your message around this world.