Does My Faith Actually Make a Difference? | Acts 11:19-30 | Dustin Aagaard
Cross Point Church PodcastShow Notes
In Acts 11, we see a picture of what it looks like when our faith becomes visible. The early church didn’t just talk about the Gospel. They shared Jesus, encouraged what God was doing, met the needs of others and invested in people who were still growing.
Barnabas especially shows us the power of believing in someone before everyone else can see their potential. He was willing to take a chance on Saul, and the right word at the right time from the right person changed the trajectory of his life.
As we follow Jesus, our faith should become visible in the way we love, encourage, serve and invest in the people around us. What would it look like for your life to shine the love of Jesus wherever God has placed you?
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