Scattered Seeds
Scripture: Acts 8:4 "Therefore, those who had been scattered went about preaching the word."
Cowboy Wisdom: The believers didn't just scatter—they scattered preaching. They could have run in silent fear, nursing their wounds and hiding their faith. Instead, everywhere they fled, they planted gospel seeds. Like blazing tumbleweeds blown ahead of a prairie fire, these Christians carried the message of Jesus to new territories.
What Satan meant for evil, God turned for good. The very persecution designed to destroy the church became the catalyst for its explosive growth. The gospel that had been largely confined to Jerusalem now spread throughout Judea, Samaria, and beyond.
"A tumbleweed don't complain about which way the wind blows—it just keeps rolling and spreading seeds wherever it lands. Sometimes God's strongest workers are the ones who've been blown around the most."
Out on the range, you learn that trouble either makes you bitter or better. These early believers chose better. They could've complained about losing their homes, but instead they saw new mission fields.
Questions for Reflection:
When life forces you into unwanted changes, do you carry your faith with you or leave it behind?
What "scattering" in your life has actually positioned you to share Christ in places you never would have gone otherwise?
How can you be more intentional about sharing the gospel wherever life takes you?
Prayer Focus: Father, help me see that I'm not scattered by accident but sent on purpose. When circumstances push me out of my comfort zone, give me courage to speak about You. Let my relocations, job changes, and life disruptions become divine appointments. Make me a seed-planter wherever You blow me. Amen.
