Filling My Cities

Scripture. Acts 5:28 "Didn't we tell you never again to teach in this man's name?" he demanded. "Instead, you have filled all Jerusalem with your teaching about him, and you want to make us responsible for his death!"

Observation. The apostles were clearly instructed to not preach. They had been thrown in prison because of preaching. And instead they are accused of filling the whole city with teaching about Jesus. It wasn't that they just shared with a few people through friendship evangelism, they filled the city with the news. Their message was loud, and it was clear.

Application. Filling the city - that seems like a big task. But at least it is something worth shooting for. A big goal. Filling the city with teaching about Jesus. If we were to do this, someone would respond. Gods Word would find go I'd ground in some hearts. Our cities are filled with violence, lust, greed, materialism and selfishness. May they now be filled with a saving knowledge of Jesus.

Prayer. Jesus, I know You have called me to be a light in dark places. I'm sorry for my cowardice and self-centeredness. Help me to be about Your business. Help me to fill my life, and out of that my cities, with a saving knowledge of You!