May 1

One of the most important lessons in the book of Acts is this: there’s room for everyone on the team. Not all could preach like Peter, but Peter first had to be brought to Jesus, and was, by his otherwise retiring brother, Andrew. Matthew arranged a dinner for the local tax office and invited Someone Else to share the gospel with his guests. Dorcas did good works in the community, and won friends for the gospel. The man born blind couldn’t argue with his detractors, but he could say, “I was blind; now I see.” The demoniac was sent back into his hometown to “tell what great things God has done for you” (Lk 8:39). A friend told me she believed her neighbors respected her; she wanted to witness to them but didn’t know where to start. I suggested asking them what she could pray for. A few days later, she called me. Neighbors were pouring their hearts out at her kitchen table. They didn’t know anyone else who would pray for them, or who cared enough to ask. — J.B.N.