Those who had been scattered preached the word wherever they went.
Thoughts on This Verse....
When someone tries to stomp out the flame of dry broom weed, the sparks fly upward and ride upon the wind, spreading the flame far and wide.
As Satan tried to use persecution to discourage the early church, the very martyrdom and persecution that drove these Christians from their homes was used by God to spread the message wherever they went. Each believer was a spark driven on the Divine Wind of God's empowering Spirit.
Who should praise the Lord?
All men everywhere.
Psalm 145:21
My mouth shall speak the praise of the Lord: and let all flesh bless his holy name for ever and ever.
Psalm 148:11-13
Kings of the earth, and all people; princes, and all judges of the earth: Both young men, and maidens; old men, and children: Let them praise the name of the Lord: for his name alone is excellent; his glory is above the earth and heaven.
Perspective
Everything is a trifle to a man who is a Christian except the glorifying of Christ- Charles Spurgeon
Faith
If your faith can't be tested, it can't be trusted.
Salvation,
Even if you don't believe and aren't asking God for salvation, you may yet be saved. Someone else may be praying for you.
Grace
People often ask 'Why do bad things happen to good men?', when the real question is 'Why do good things happen to bad men?'
Thoughts on This Verse....
When someone tries to stomp out the flame of dry broom weed, the sparks fly upward and ride upon the wind, spreading the flame far and wide.
As Satan tried to use persecution to discourage the early church, the very martyrdom and persecution that drove these Christians from their homes was used by God to spread the message wherever they went. Each believer was a spark driven on the Divine Wind of God's empowering Spirit.
Who should praise the Lord?
All men everywhere.
Psalm 145:21
My mouth shall speak the praise of the Lord: and let all flesh bless his holy name for ever and ever.
Psalm 148:11-13
Kings of the earth, and all people; princes, and all judges of the earth: Both young men, and maidens; old men, and children: Let them praise the name of the Lord: for his name alone is excellent; his glory is above the earth and heaven.
Perspective
Everything is a trifle to a man who is a Christian except the glorifying of Christ- Charles Spurgeon
Faith
If your faith can't be tested, it can't be trusted.
Salvation,
Even if you don't believe and aren't asking God for salvation, you may yet be saved. Someone else may be praying for you.
Grace
People often ask 'Why do bad things happen to good men?', when the real question is 'Why do good things happen to bad men?'
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