Acts 13:44
The next Sabbath almost the whole city gathered to hear the word of the Lord.
Acts 15:7
And after there had been much debate, Peter stood up and said to them, "Brothers, you know that in the early days God made a choice among you, that by my mouth the Gentiles should hear the word of the gospel and believe.
These verses demonstrate the responsibility we have to bring our hearers to the state of understanding that leads to a life of characterized by faith/trust/commit/obey. We are not called to impress those who come to hear us with the elegance of our doctrinal analysis; with the command of the language of theology that enables us to use 17 syllable words to tell them that Jesus loves and died for them. No, we need to lead them step by step into a relationship with the Lord. Gently and respectfully open the Scriptures to them. Listening to their stories and lovingly helping them to see the righteousness, peace and joy of life in the Kingdom.
Today's readings in the Psalms:
Morning: Psalm 67
Mid-day: 119:73-80
Evening: Psalm 143
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