DCLM Sincere Milk 20 June 2023 — Go Ye!
DCLM Sincere Milk 20 June 2023 Devotional by Pastor W. F. Kumuyi — Go Ye!
Topic: Go Ye!
Text: Acts 8:4-8
4Therefore they that were scattered abroad went every where preaching the word.
5Then Philip went down to the city of Samaria, and preached Christ unto them.
6And the people with one accord gave heed unto those things which Philip spake, hearing and seeing the miracles which he did.
7For unclean spirits, crying with loud voice, came out of many that were possessed with them: and many taken with palsies, and that were lame, were healed.
8And there was great joy in that city.
Key Verse: “Therefore they that were scattered abroad went every where preaching the word.” Acts 8:4
Message
The most important assignment that Jesus gave to His friends before going back to heaven was the preaching of the gospel. He gave a command to that effect saying “Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature.” After His ascension, the disciples then waited patiently to receive the promised power. On the day of Pentecost, the power of the Holy Ghost fell upon the disciples and they became bold and courageous in preaching the gospel.
In carrying out this great assignment, they forgot that they were to go from Jerusalem, to Samaria and to the uttermost part of the earth. Then a great persecution arose that made them to scatter here and there. Therefore, they that were scattered abroad went everywhere preaching the gospel in obedience to Christ’s command to the church. It was this obedience that made them to experience great signs and wonders.
Evangelist Philip went down to Samaria and preached to the people, what was the result? (i) The whole city with one mind believed the word of God. (ii) Many of the Samaritans were saved and the church was established. (iii) The sick and possessed were healed and delivered. (iv) There was great joy in the city. Obedience to the Great Commission will always result in signs and wonders following. If you are a friend of Jesus, you must obey Jesus’ command by preaching the gospel to all around you. Then your life will witness signs and wonders.
Further Reading: Mark 16:15-20
Prayer for today: Sometimes, I am afraid to tell others about You, Lord, give me the courage to preach the gospel.
1. Admit that you are a sinner. "For all [humans] have sinned, and comes short of the glory of God....[and] the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord" (Romans 3:23)
2. Repent now. "Repent ye therefore, and be converted, that your sins may be blotted out ...[for] if we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness " (Acts 3:19, 1 John 1:9)
3. Believe that God loves you and Jesus died for you. "God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet Sinners, Christ died for us" (Romans 5:8)
4. Invite Jesus into your life through prayer of faith. Jesus says, "Behold, I stand at the door, and knock: if any man hear my voice, and open the door, I will come in to him, and will sup with him, and he with me" (Revelation 3:20)
