Faithful Men

S-Scripture:  Acts 15:25-26, “it seemed good to us (the local church), being assembled with one accord (unity), to send chosen men to you with our beloved Barnabas and Paul, men who have risked their lives for the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.”

O-Observation:  Acts 15 is full of good stuff.  This chapter deals with salvation by grace through faith in the Lord Jesus Christ.  The local church reassured the believers that the Holy Spirit, and the church did not lay any greater burden on the Gentiles.  They were saved the exact same way the Jews were saved.  Praise the Lord!  As great of a message as salvation by grace is in this chapter, I felt compelled to write about these faithful men who had risked their lives for the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.  Many of these men boldly preached the gospel of Jesus Christ.  If you’ll remember, Paul was stoned and left for dead in Acts 14:19.  These faithful men were willing to go to their grave because of the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.

A-Application:  Today, we aren’t willing to go across the street for the name of our Lord Jesus Christ!  I need to step it up!  I need to be willing to risk my life for the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.  His Name is above all names.  One day, every knee will bow and tongue will confess that Jesus is Lord to the glory of God the Father.  It is His name that we represent!  Let us be men and women who are found faithful! 

P-Prayer:  Father, Your Name is above all names!  You deserve our best!  Help us to be found faithful.  Give us boldness to tell of the wonders and the glory of Your name.  In Jesus Name.  Amen!