Our scripture this morning is Acts 8:35 (NLT).
So beginning with this same Scripture, Philip told him the Good News about Jesus.
As always, we need to read the whole passage to get a complete story from scripture, however this is a marvelous statement. The lesson is found in Acts 8:26-40, telling of Philip’s witness to the Ethiopian man. This is another example of the disciples going into the world to spread the truth and love Jesus brought us.
The scripture mentioned here is Isaiah 53:5-8, a sad but loving description of what Jesus will do for us. Philip shows the Ethiopian the connection between scripture and Jesus, the same connection we find in all scripture. It is the story of God’s love for us poured out through the sacrifice of His Son.
Acts, formally titled The Acts of The Apostles, tells us of the next step in the coming of God’s kingdom, the work of Christ’s followers after He returned to the Father. Their action in the world helped others to hear the Good News. God certainly needs no help from us, but has graciously called us to work with Him, that all may know His love.
Heavenly Father, we are blessed by the coming of Jesus and the work of those who have gone before us. Make us energetic disciples that we may continue to do the work You have for us. Amen.
