Jeff and Mim discuss the backstories of King David (1 Samuel 16 - 21) and the Apostle Paul (Acts 6:8 - 8:3, Acts 9), which form the backdrop to these verses. David had many reasons to fear. King Saul had turned against him and vowed to kill him. He fled into a city, which was the hometown of Goliath, whom he had killed in a battle. The Apostle Paul had brutally ravaged the early church only to become converted himself and now the hunter became the hunted. Both men proved courageous in the midst of adversity. The early church, too, flourished because it was fearless. What makes a believer unafraid? Applied to missions, what keeps Christians from sharing the gospel of Jesus Christ? Is it doubt in its truth or is it fear of man? Jeff and Mim discuss honestly the call to be available 24/7 to share Christ when called upon, trusting in God rather than fearing circumstances.
In God I trust; I am not afraid. What can a mere mortal do to me?
Psalm 56:11
Meanwhile the church throughout Judea, Galilee, and Samaria had peace and was built up. Living in the fear of the Lord and in the comfort of the Holy Spirit, it increased in numbers.
Acts 9:31
Bless those who are persecuted in your name, O Lord. Help them \ defend the faith when they are hard pressed. Keep us faithful in the presence of adversaries. Cause us not to be silent in the face of opposition, but with boldness and courage, joy and certainty to share your amazing good news with friend and foe alike. Amen.
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