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Friday, May 09, 2008

A Trusting Witness
Read Ephesians 3:7-21
With great power the apostles continued to testify to the resurrection of the Lord Jesus, and much grace was upon them all.

-Acts 4:33 (NIV)
TELEVISION images of the impact of Hurricane Katrina showed areas where buildings had been leveled and large objects such as trucks thrown about like a child's toys by this tremendous power. Great power can bring about great changes.
In today's quoted verse, I was touched by mention of the apostles sharing their testimony "with great power." They told people that Christ had risen, and God changed people's lives. The impact of Christ's coming back to life is infinitely more powerful than any storm.
Unlike the apostles, I do not see sudden changes coming in people's lives as I testify to God's work. But I know that the slow and steady influence of God's power will bring about colossal changes one day. When we surrender to God, we can wait and trust that one day God's power will change the world.
Parimal Roy (California, U.S.A.)

O Lord, help us not to lose heart as we testify to your presence, your love, your faithfulness, and your power. Amen.

Witness to Christ and leave the results to God.

Those coping with natural disasters


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