On Saturday I read Max Lucado's Out Live Your Life. It's not often I read a book in a day. I wouldn't say I couldn't put it down but I can say I was happy not to put it down.

Lucado has written a lot of books. This is the 2nd one I have read. His style is readable and simple. This book is stimulating and encouraging.

It is about the book of Acts. Lucado wants us to realise that the group who began the work of the Christian Church two Millennia ago were straightforward simple men and women who went forward in faith and performed wonderful works under God. He claims that the Church today must learn lessons from and walk in the ways of these old Christians.

We are all ordinary just like the fishermen and tax-collectors of Jerusalem. We have to work together as a united group against the powers of darkness. We may be asked to give up much, even our lives, for the cause and kingdom of Christ. Stephen is a great example for the many throughout the world today whose lives are threatened because they believe in Jesus. What are we giving up for him? Compassion, humility, prayer and many other issues are shown from the Acts and examples are given of modern-day examples of the work and faith of individuals all over the world who try to fulfil the great commission of Jesus.

We need reminders of these things. We need to be encouraged to continue in the faith. We need to see that these men of God of old had the same faith the church of today has. God is still at work. The Church continues to grow after that initial explosion at Pentecost.

Let's see God in everyday life. Let's serve God in our lives.

The book concludes with the following:

None of us can help everyone. But all of us can help someone. And when we help them, we serve Jesus.
Who would want to miss a chance to do that?