Do you Believe in You?

Paul and Barnabas went about preaching God's words. They entered into the worship place of the Jews otherwise called the synagogue to preach the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ. Acts 14:1. This was something new... A new preaching different from what the Jews were conversant with. The Jews practiced Judaism and I'm sure it took them a lot of boldness to enter the synagogue to preach what they know others will term as abomination and heresy. Remember the persecution and the death  of Stephen which even Saul an unbelieving Jew then, consented to.

But these were filled with power and boldness in the Holy Ghost and the preach the words. Words can lead to salvation and words can lead to destruction. Be careful of words. The  words of Paul and Barnabas caused many Jews and gentiles to believe in God and turn to Christ and there was great joy. But very soon the unbelieving  Jews stirred up trouble by trying to convince the young believers against their faith. In Isreal today you still find that Jews practicing Judaism are still against Christians so you can imagine the hot anger they had against the Apostles but they persevered. Isaiah says Lord who hath believe our report?

Sometimes you can start a new project and no one believes  that you even contemplating such. Are you writing a book? Inventing something new? Don't be bothered even if no one believes in you. You want to read a seemingly hard course of study in school and your folks feel you just cant make it? Your parents, siblings or closest friends may doubt your capabilities but believe in you and the God that dwells in you. Paul and Barnabas brought a new religion to town:Christianity. But they did it with so much boldness, fully backed by the Holy Ghost that people believe.


Be bold. Be brave. Believe in God and Stir up the gift of the Holy Ghost within you. Persevere. Don't be discouraged even if it is difficult even to you. Research, ask God and submit only to him. I can do ALL things through Christ which strengthens me. Remember, sometimes  it is only when you believe in You alot that people tend to believe   too.

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