GROWING OTHERS

Today's reading: Acts 17-18

"After spending some time in Antioch, Paul went back to Galatia and Phrygia, visiting all the believers, encouraging them and helping them grow in the Lord." Acts 18:23 NLT

Helping others to grow in the Lord is an example Paul sets for us all throughout the book of Acts.

He spends time proclaiming the Good News about Jesus. He has hands-on impact in the lives of those he wants to see come to know the Lord. He makes every effort to reach more and more. And he follows up, encourages and continues to pour into the lives of the believers.

Are we doing the same?

As soon as the round of applause, the hearts amens and the handshakes end after the announcement of a new believer's choice to accept Jesus as their Lord and Savior--are we following up?

Are we giving them opportunity to immerse themselves in the Word of God--on a level suitable for them?

Are we plugging them in to communities or groups that befriend them, minister to them, go through life with them?

Are we checking in on them when we notice they miss a service, or two, or three?

Are we praying for them--better yet, are we praying with them?

Are we coming alongside these new believers beyond the day they prayed the prayer of salvation?