Tuesday, September 13, 2022

Reflection - Henry Bosch - Good Gossip

Source (book): "Classic Gem: Timeless Devotions from Our Daily Bread Authors", Chapter 6, "Good Gossip", Page 9.
By Henry Bosch, Our Daily Bread Author


Those who had been scattered preached the word wherever they went. - Acts 8:4
PHOTO: Those who had been scattered preached the word wherever they went. - Acts 8:4
Read: Acts 8: 4-8

Acts 8:4 has been paraphrased as follows: "Those who were scattered abroad went everywhere gossiping the Word." It is interesting to note that the first meaning of the word "gossip" was to "chat" or "rehearse." The early Christians, when scattered by persecution, could not help but repeat the glorious message of the gospel to everyone they met.

Good gossip, in the original sense of the word, can become a glorious instrument for spreading the truths of the gospel. When you get together with your friends, do you make it a point to discuss the things of the Lord? David said: "My tongue will tell of your righteous acts all day long" (Psalm 71:24). Another psalm says: "Tell of all his wonderful acts" (Psalm 105:2).

A woman was discouraged because she thought she had no opportunities to serve Christ. She couldn't teach, sing, or do much in the church because she had a large family to care for. Then one day, she realized that she could testify to the people who made deliveries to her house. It proved to be a wonderful avenue of service, and the Word of God bore fruit. Through witnessing she found great joy.

Wherever you are today, remember to seize every opportunity to "gossip" the gospel to everyone you meet.

To be your brother's keeper means you'll be your brother's seeker.
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Those who had been scattered preached the word wherever they went. - Acts 8:4
Read: Acts 8: 4-8


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Acts 8:4 has been paraphrased as follows: "Those who were scattered abroad went everywhere gossiping the Word." It is interesting to note that the first meaning of the word "gossip" was to "chat" or "rehearse." The early Christians, when scattered by persecution, could not help but repeat the glorious message of the gospel to everyone they met.


Acts 8:4 has been paraphrased
PHOTO: Acts 8:4 has been paraphrased as follows: "Those who were scattered abroad went everywhere gossiping the Word." It is interesting to note that the first meaning of the word "gossip" was to "chat" or "rehearse." The early Christians, when scattered by persecution, could not help but repeat the glorious message of the gospel to everyone they met.
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Good gossip, in the original sense of the word, can become a glorious instrument for spreading the truths of the gospel. When you get together with your friends, do you make it a point to discuss the things of the Lord? David said: "My tongue will tell of your righteous acts all day long" (Psalm 71:24). Another psalm says: "Tell of all his wonderful acts" (Psalm 105:2).


Good gossip, in the original sense of the word, can become a glorious instrument for spreading the truths of the gospel.
PHOTO: Good gossip, in the original sense of the word, can become a glorious instrument for spreading the truths of the gospel. When you get together with your friends, do you make it a point to discuss the things of the Lord? David said: "My tongue will tell of your righteous acts all day long" (Psalm 71:24). Another psalm says: "Tell of all his wonderful acts" (Psalm 105:2). 
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A woman was discouraged because she thought she had no opportunities to serve Christ. She couldn't teach, sing, or do much in the church because she had a large family to care for. Then one day, she realized that she could testify to the people who made deliveries to her house. It proved to be a wonderful avenue of service, and the Word of God bore fruit. Through witnessing she found great joy.


A woman was discouraged because she thought she had no opportunities to serve Christ.
PHOTO: A woman was discouraged because she thought she had no opportunities to serve Christ. She couldn't teach, sing, or do much in the church because she had a large family to care for. Then one day, she realized that she could testify to the people who made deliveries to her house. It proved to be a wonderful avenue of service, and the Word of God bore fruit. Through witnessing she found great joy.
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Wherever you are today, remember to seize every opportunity to "gossip" the gospel to everyone you meet.


Wherever you are today, remember to seize every opportunity to
To be your brother's keeper means you'll be your brother's seeker.


To be your brother's keeper means you'll be your brother's seeker.
PHOTO: To be your brother's keeper means you'll be your brother's seeker.
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Reflection - Henry Bosch - Good Gossip
Source (book): "Classic Gem: Timeless Devotions from Our Daily Bread Authors", Chapter 6, "Good Gossip", Page 9.
By Henry Bosch, Our Daily Bread Author


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Reference
[1] From "Classic Gem: Timeless Devotions from Our Daily Bread Authors", Copyright © 2021 by Our Daily Bread Ministries, Chapter 6, "Good Gossip", Page 9.


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