Today’s Podcast
- Thanks for joining me today for “A Little Walk with God.” I’m your host Richard Agee.
- Topic Introduction with headline.
- Scripture
- Acts 18:9-10
- The Lord: Do not be afraid, Paul. Speak! Don’t be silent! I am with you, and no one will lay a finger on you to harm you. I have many in this city who are already My people.
- Devotional
- Have you ever been in a crowd of people listening to someone spout of something you knew was wrong but noone spoke up?
- Hitler’s speeches
- Terrorist rhetoric
- General wrongdoing/evil action
- We think we’re the only one in the crowd and are afraid of what the crowd might do to us if we speak up
- Usually not the only one
- Usually others in the crowd feel the same way but are also afraid
- Usually just need someone with the courage to start that chain reaction of good will to stand up against evil
- Will standing up against evil always put the crowd on your side
- No
- Jesus was crucified
- Paul was martyred
- Many have lost their everything they owned and some lost their lives for speaking up for Christ
- But the courage to speak up always has positive consequences
- Look at what Stephen’s martyrdom sparked
- Saul an onlooker
- Many witnesses saw Stephen’s reaction and thousands wanted to know this Jesus he spoke of
- The same has happened when others throughout history have stood up for Christ
- Jesus promised His disciples He would never leave the or forsake them
- He never fails to keep His promises
- When we invite Him into our lives He is with us and in us
- He gives us the courage to stand alone in the crowd because we know we are never alone
- He is with us, empowering us
- Gives resurrection power to enable us to share His message of forgiveness for the asking
- Do you feel alone in the crowd?
- Think again
- Search your heart
- You may be the spark that begins a revival fire among those who witness your testimony of God’s grace and mercy in your life
- Have you ever been in a crowd of people listening to someone spout of something you knew was wrong but noone spoke up?
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