“I have not shunned to declare unto you all the counsel of God” (Acts xx.
27).
It is probable that God lets every human being, that crosses our path,
meet us, in order that we may have the opportunity of leaving some
blessing in his path, and dropping into his heart and life some influence
that will draw him nearer to God. It would be blessed, indeed, if we could
meet every immortal soul, at last, that we have ever touched in the path
of life, and truly say, “I am pure from the blood of all men.”
Beloved, is it so? The servant that works in your household; the man that
sat beside you in the train; the laborer that wrought for you, and, above
all, the members of your household and family, your fellow-laborer in the
shop or factory, have you done your best to lead them to Christ?
The early Christians regarded every situation as an opportunity to witness
for Christ. Even when brought before kings and governors, it never
occurred to them that they were to try to get free, but the Master’s
message to them was, “It shall turn to you for a testimony.” It was simply
an occasion to preach to kings and rulers, whom otherwise they could not
reach.