Saturday, May 9: Acts 18- How well do you know the way of God.

How well do you know the way of God? Seriously, could you explain the Christian faith accurately to someone interested?

Priscilla and Aquila were Jews from Rome who were discipled by Paul in Corinth. They grew readily in the faith and became trusted companions and coworkers with Paul. After Paul leaves Corinth, Apollos arrives. Apollos was a good speaker and teacher but like many in the early days his faith was incomplete. There were many gaps in his understanding. In verse 26 we read that Apollos began to speak boldly in the synagogue. When Priscilla and Aquila heard him, they invited him to their home and explained to him the way of God more adequately.

I was touched by the line above. These disciples of Paul, likely believers no more than two years, take it upon themselves to instruct and explain the faith to Apollos.

What a great picture of discipleship… Pricilla and Aquila were committed to know the way of Jesus. They talked and learned and shared Jesus as a matter of course of life. Rather than remaining babes, who need to be constantly instructed by another, Priscilla and Aquila took it upon themselves to begin helping others grow in their faith.

My thoughts circle back to my opening questions. How well do you know the way of God? Seriously, could you explain the Christian faith accurately to someone interested?

Could you be a Priscilla or Aquila to someone else and help them grow in their faith and understating of God more adequately?

Think about it… I am.

Lord, help me to be a man who helps others grow in their faith in You. I pray this in Your name, Jesus. Amen.