Read Acts 8:26-40
ALSO IN SCRIPTURE
“But how can they call on him to save them unless they believe in him? And how can they believe in him if they have never heard about him? And how can they hear about him unless someone tells them? And how will anyone go and tell them without being sent? That is why the Scriptures say, ‘How beautiful are the feet of messengers who bring good news!'” (Romans 10:14-15 NLT).
The story of Philip and the Ethiopian official in Acts 8:26-40 shows us how God can arrange special meetings and how powerful the message of Jesus is. Philip, told by an angel, meets the official from Ethiopia while traveling on a deserted road. With God’s help, Philip explains the Bible to him, and the official becomes a believer and gets baptized. This story reminds us that God is in control of important meetings and highlights the importance of sharing the good news with those who are searching.
Billy Graham, a well-known evangelist, is a great example of someone who spread God’s word far and wide. Just like Philip, he felt called by God to tell people about Jesus. Graham traveled all over, speaking to millions, and many people decided to follow Jesus because of him.
Graham’s work lines up with what we read in Acts 8:26-40 and Romans 10:14-15. He knew it was urgent to tell people about Jesus because that’s how people come to believe. By preaching, he gave hope to many, showing how important it is to obey God’s call to share the good news.
The story of Philip and the Ethiopian official reminds us to pay attention when God opens doors for us to share the good news of Jesus. Just like Philip and Graham, we’re supposed to be channels of God’s love, telling others about Jesus, especially those who are looking for answers.
We can follow their lead by listening to the Holy Spirit and looking for chances to talk about Jesus with people we know. Whether it’s having meaningful conversations, doing kind things for others, or sharing our own experiences with God, we can show His love in action.
We should also ask God to give us boldness and courage to speak up confidently, knowing that He’ll use our efforts to make a difference in people’s lives. Just as Philip and Graham faithfully preached the Gospel, we can do our part in sharing the good news and helping others become followers of Jesus.
The account of Philip and the Ethiopian official shows us how God can bring people together in amazing ways and how powerful the message of Jesus is. Because of people like Philip and Billy Graham who listened to God and shared the good news, many lives have been changed for the better. As followers of Jesus, let’s also be faithful in telling others about Him and helping them find faith in Him too. By doing so, we will make a Gospel impact on the world.
THOUGHT OF THE DAY
God can use ordinary individuals to accomplish extraordinary purposes when we are willing to obediently follow His leading and share the Gospel with others.PRAYER
Lord, thank you for the example of faithful messengers like Philip and Billy Graham who have faithfully proclaimed the Gospel to the ends of the earth. Help us to be obedient to your leading and bold in sharing the message of salvation with those around us. May your Holy Spirit empower us to be effective witnesses for Christ. Amen.