God’s Word Continues
But the word of God grew and multiplied. Acts 12:24
If you were to ask most people today if they followed current events or world and local news, chances are they would say “yes!” Some people even consider it irresponsible if you are not caught up on the latest headlines. Most of the time if you don’t look at the news, you won’t even have anything to talk about with others because many idle conversations are all about what is going on in the world.
If today’s reading was made into a headline or media post, it would probably read something like this: KING ENGAGED IN A VIOLENT DISPUTE WITH TYRE AND SIDON. Maybe: CITIZENS OF TYRE AND SIDON WORSHIP THE KING FOR RELEASING SUPPLIES AND AID DURING FAMINE. Or: KING DIES BY AN INFESTATION OF WORMS. I don’t know what the media of the day was, but I am sure there were ways to spread news of the current happenings.
The point is that even though the headlines change in content, they are mostly disturbing and graphic. The reason is simply to get the attention of the hearer. However, there is good news, and that news will go on forever! The key verse today says even though the headlines may be distressing and bleak, God’s Word word continued to grow and multiply the growth of the church. Isaiah 40:8 says: The grass withers, the flower fades, But the word of our God stands forever. No matter what is happening in the world around us, God’s Word is the only news that is eternal, and God’s Word is the only Word that makes a difference in our world today until forever. So, the next time you read the headlines or listen to a news broadcast, make sure you also give that same amount of time or even more attention to the good news of God’s word. Instead of filling up with the bad news of the world and letting it spill out into every conversation, fill up with God’s word and watch it growth and multiply His kingdom.
Today I want to encourage you to spend time in God’s word. Let Colossians 3:16 be the template and motto of your life that says: Let the word of God dwell in you richly in all wisdom, teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord. Encourage others with the God news of God’s love and hope for tomorrow. Put away the fears and anxiety of coming possibilities and sing songs of praise with grace in your heart to the Lord. Headlines and news items are always going to change but the Word of the Lord will stand forever!
Today’s scripture reading: Acts 12:20-25
20 Now Herod had been very angry with the people of Tyre and Sidon; but they came to him with one accord, and having made Blastus the king’s personal aide their friend, they asked for peace, because their country was supplied with food by the king’s country.
21 So on a set day Herod, arrayed in royal apparel, sat on his throne and gave an oration to them.
22 And the people kept shouting, “The voice of a god and not of a man!”
23 Then immediately an angel of the Lord struck him, because he did not give glory to God. And he was eaten by worms and died.
24 But the word of God grew and multiplied.
25 And Barnabas and Saul returned from Jerusalem when they had fulfilled their ministry, and they also took with them John whose surname was Mark.
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