God at Work (Sermon: Acts 11:19-21)

The church at Antioch is just one more example of God at work in the church and in the world. Who would have thought that the stoning of Stephen would cause a church to be born among a group of Gentiles, but that is exactly what took place. God used the persecution to get believers in place to serve as missionaries in Antioch and throughout the world. Out of the faithful witness of the believers from Cyprus and Cyrene, a Gentile church was born.

Not only is it amazing that a Gentile church was born, but this church grew rapidly and would soon be more than Barnabas alone could disciple. Further, the church grew to the point that they were financially helping the mother church in Jerusalem. Isn't it amazing how God works.

Could it be that God is working in our churches and in our communities in the same unexpected and unforeseen manner? Why not pray and ask God to move in your life and in your church? But be careful...you may get what you ask for!