Acts 22

“‘Brothers and esteemed fathers,’ Paul said, ‘listen to me as I offer my defense.’ 2 When they heard him speaking in their own language,^[a] the silence was even greater.” v. 1-2 (NLT)

The power of a Story!  When standing in front of the crowd Paul shared his story of how he came to faith in Christ.  The crowd was silent and listened intently, until he declared that God had told him to go to the Gentiles.  Upon hearing this the crowd was angered and wanted to kill Paul.  They rejected the fact that God would send someone to the Gentiles, therefore they rejected Paul and the message.

Sometimes when we share our story, people may reject it, or even reject us.  However, that shouldn’t stop us from sharing.  I don’t know if the stat is still true, but it was said, that it takes a person 7 times to hear the Gospel before they put their faith in Christ.  Every time you share the Gospel, remember it not you who saves that person, it’ Gods work.  We are simply supposed to be faithful and share so God receives the Glory.  If they accept Jesus as their Lord, praise God!  If they reject Jesus as Lord, pray for them that someone else would share with them the good news.  Let’s do our part and let God do his part!