God's Glory Church

“And daily… and… ceaselessly taught and preached the Gospel of Jesus Christ.” — Acts 5:42

In one interview, the musician, a believer in Christ, recalls how he was encouraged to “talk less about Jesus.” Why? It was believed that the music group would be more popular and would raise more funds to help the poor if he stopped saying that all his work is about Jesus. However, he thought and decided: “My goal in music is to share my faith in Christ… I will not be able to remain silent.” Therefore, he said “that his vocation is to spread the news about Jesus Christ.”

While in even more threatening circumstances, the apostles received a similar message. They were imprisoned, but the angel released them and ordered them to continue to preach to others about the new life in Christ (Acts 5:19-20). When the religious leaders learned about the release of the apostles and the subsequent proclamation of the Gospel, they reproached them: “Didn’t we forbid you with a threat not to teach about … the Name [of Jesus]?” (v. 28).

Instead, the apostles answered: “God must be obeyed more than men” (v. 29). The leaders beat them again and “ordered them not to speak about the Name of Jesus” (v. 40). However, the apostles rejoiced that they were worthy to suffer for the Name of Jesus, and “every day… and… they taught and preached the Gospel” (v. 42). Lord, help us to follow their example!

Have you been forbidden to speak about the Lord Jesus and what was your response? How can you tell others about Him?

Dear God, thank you for the example of the apostles and other courageous witnesses. Please give me the courage to follow their example.

By Alison Kieda