Those who
were scattered went everywhere preaching the Word.
--Acts 8:4
Acts 8:4 has been
paraphrased as follows: "Those who were scattered
abroad went everywhere gossiping the Word."
It is interesting to note that the first meaning
of the word gossip was to "chat" or
"rehearse." The early Christians, when scattered
by persecution, could not help but repeat the
glorious message of the gospel to everyone they
met.
Good gossip, in the
original sense of the word, can become a glorious
instrument for spreading the truths of the gospel.
When you get together with your friends, do you
make it a point to discuss the things of the Lord?
David said, "My tongue also shall talk of Your
righteousness all the day long" (Ps. 71:24).
Another psalm says, "Talk of all His wondrous
works!" (Ps. 105:2).
A woman was
discouraged because she thought she had no
opportunities to serve Christ. She couldn't teach
or sing or do much in the church because she had a
large family to care for. Then one day she
realized that she could testify to the people who
made deliveries to her house. It proved to be a
wonderful avenue of service, and the Word of God
bore fruit. Through witnessing she found great
joy.
Wherever you are
today, remember to seize every opportunity to
"gossip" the gospel to everyone you meet. --Henry
G. Bosch (ODB Editor 1956-1981)
I'll tell the
world that I'm a Christian--
I'm not ashamed His name to bear;
I'll tell the world that I'm a Christian--
I'll take Him with me anywhere. --Fox
© 1963 Baynard L. Fox
Gossip the gospel!
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