As I read the first 5 chapters of the book of Acts last week, something struck me. Christianity actually started as just a few group of people – only 120 of them on the day of Pentecost.
Yet, in those few chapters, they moved to 3,120 and then 5000. How did the numbers increase? have you ever wondered? How did only 120 people know Jesus, and then the numbers suddenly grow to 5000? The answer – Someone told someone!
Yes, that simple. And guess what? God is actually expecting you to tell someone. In John 17:20, Jesus was already praying ahead, for those who will believe him through your witness,through your word. Are those people already in the faith? Or are they are waiting for you to tell them about Jesus.
One important secret is to recognize opportunity and seize it. Acts 3:12 states that Peter saw his opportunity and addressed the crowd.
Peter saw his opportunity and addressed the crowd. “People of Israel,” he said, “what is so surprising about this? And why stare at us as though we had made this man walk by our own power or godliness?
Are you seeing the opportunity around you? And are you prepared to jump in at that opportunity? Is your story ready? Is your testimony ready – of how Jesus changed your life, and how He can change theirs too.
The Christians went out and shared the word. If the next increase in the believers of Christ is dependent on me and you, are we playing our part?
From 120 to 5000 – Are you playing your part? Read the next blog here, on how Philip played his part.
Prayer: Dear Lord, help me to recognize every opportunity you give me to share the good news of Christ, and let me always be prepared to tell others about you.