Acts: Saved to be Sent - Acts 5.12-42

Jobey McGinty

After witnessing Jesus' life, death and resurrection Peter and John were forever changed, but they were still not sure of what would come next or what their lives would be like.  Once they received the Spirit, however, several things quickly came into focus.  They knew for certain that they must obey God's call on their lives to speak the truth boldly, with gentleness, kindness, humility and, most importantly, love.  They knew their message would be unpopular and not everyone would accept it, but they made up their minds to obey, plant seeds and trust God with the harvest.  God's call on the lives of His followers today is the same, and the world will likely respond the same...persecution is guaranteed.  Thankfully, God's gift of the Spirit is also the same ...