Now those who were scattered went from place to place, proclaiming the word. Philip went down to the city of Samaria and proclaimed the Messiah to them. The crowds with one accord listened eagerly to what was said by Philip, hearing and seeing the signs that he did, for unclean spirits, crying with loud shrieks, came out of many who were possessed; and many others who were paralysed or lame were cured. So there was great joy in that city. Now a certain man named Simon had previously practiced magic in the city and amazed the people of Samaria, saying that he was someone great. All of them, from the least to the greatest, listened to him eagerly, saying, ‘This man is the power of God that is called Great.’ And they listened eagerly to him because for a long time he had amazed them with his magic. But when they believed Philip, who was proclaiming the good news about the kingdom of God and the name of Jesus Christ, they were baptized, both men and women. Even Simon himself believed. After being baptized, he stayed constantly with Philip and was amazed when he saw the signs and great miracles that took place. (Acts 8:4-13, NRSV)
Philip went to proclaim the gospel…
And he was not alone. Others went out by themselves to place they had never been to see people they had never seen to proclaim the good news of Jesus.
And what special training did Philip and these others receive?
Did they go to seminary?
Had they been through confirmation?
Had they been through Sunday School?
They had no special training! Nothing more then you already have.
They were filled with the Holy Spirit and the good news of the gospel! That is why they went.
And Jesus is calling you to go, and tell others about the wonderful good new of what He has done for you and what He can do for them.
So go!
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