BIG THINGS FROM LITTLE PEOPLE - One Bread, One Body, 4/27/2010

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Tuesday, April 27, 2010

Acts 11:19-26, Psalm 87:1-7, John 10:22-30
Link to Readings --> http://www.usccb.org/nab/042710.shtml

BIG THINGS FROM LITTLE PEOPLE

"Some men of Cyprus and Cyrene among them who had come to Antioch began to
talk even to the Greeks, announcing the good news of the Lord Jesus to
them." —Acts 11:20

One of the most significant events in the history of the human race was
the conversion to Jesus by a great number of Gentiles from Antioch. The
church of Antioch became the base for the missionary journeys of Paul and
Barnabas and for the evangelization of the world. This momentous
conversion of Antioch was not started by Peter, Paul, or Barnabas but by
some unnamed Christians from Cyprus and Cyrene (Acts 11:20).

This has been a pattern throughout the history of the Church. Many of the
most significant events in God's plan of salvation have been initiated not
by the bishops, pastors, or official Church leaders but by simple, unknown
Christians who have let themselves be used by the Holy Spirit in sharing
their faith. These obscure Christians, who have given the few loaves and
fish of their lives to Jesus, have seen Him multiply their lives to
evangelize the masses and transform the world.

So, brothers and sisters, tell that co-worker, neighbor, relative, friend,
or enemy about the love of Jesus. Speak simply from your heart. Don't be
ashamed of the gospel (Rm 1:16). You may be converting a Saul or even an
Antioch. Believe that your witness for Jesus will do more than you ever
asked or imagined (see Eph 3:20).

Prayer: Jesus, I give You all my money, time, energy, and activities so
You can multiply the significance of my life.

Promise: "My sheep hear My voice. I know them, and they follow Me." —Jn
10:27

Praise: It is when Sharon speaks of how God has worked in her life that
her CCD class is most attentive.

(For a related teaching, order our series of tapes on "Evangelization" on
audio AV 55-1, AV 55-3 or video V-55.)

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