Telling the Story

When Philip approached the Ethiopian official, he didn’t waste the opportunity. He asked a simple question: “Do you understand what you are reading?” That question opened the door to share the gospel.
 
Often, we assume sharing Jesus must be complicated or eloquent, but Philip shows us that evangelism begins with listening and guiding people to God’s truth.
 
Every believer carries a story worth telling—not because of our wisdom, but because of Jesus’ work in us. Too often we let fear or feelings of inadequacy silence us, but God simply asks us to be willing vessels. Our role is not to convince people but to point them to Christ. To be the scattered church is to scatter the seed of the gospel wherever God places us, trusting Him with the harvest.
 
Scripture:
1 Peter 2:9 - But you are A CHOSEN RACE, A royal PRIESTHOOD, A HOLY NATION, A PEOPLE FOR God's OWN POSSESSION, so that you may proclaim the excellencies of Him who has called you out of darkness into His marvelous light.
 
1 Peter 3:15 - But sanctify Christ as Lord in your hearts, always being ready to make a defense to everyone who asks you to give an account for the hope that is in you, yet with gentleness and reverence.

Application:
Identify one person in your life who needs encouragement or truth from God’s Word. Reach out to them this week with a question, a Scripture, or a story of how Jesus is working in your life.
 
Prayer:
Jesus, thank You for the story of salvation You’ve written in my life. Give me boldness to share it with others, even when I feel unqualified. Open doors for gospel conversations, and give me words seasoned with grace and truth.