Fundy Failure

Jesus said to be witnesses in “Jerusalem.” Now, obviously Jerusalem was a physical place. In fact, it was the place where this event occurs. Jesus had spent forty days with the disciples and had told them not to leave Jerusalem until the Holy Spirit came (Acts 1:4).

Although Jesus was literally speaking of the city they were in (and a place that was buzzing with the crucifixion and resurrection of Christ), the principle applies to us. I think what  “Jerusalem” means for us is to start where you are.

Jesus didn’t tell them to go on some long journey to get to a particular place to share the gospel. He told them to start being witnesses in the place where they received the command.

When we first encounter Christ, we don’t need to wait until we get to a certain place to witness. We can start right where we are.  Start with your friends and relatives that need Christ. Start with you old drinking buddies who need hope. Start with the people you used to run with who need to know that Jesus loves them.

Start in your Jerusalem. Determine who is in your Jerusalem that needs to hear the message of Jesus crucifixion and ressurection.