Acts 8:16 For as yet He had fallen upon none of them. They had only been baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus.

Philip was going through Samaria telling people about Jesus and encouraging them to give their lives to Christ. He was baptizing them in the name of Jesus too.

But the Holy Spirit had not come upon them yet. They knew the word and they followed the teachings, but they knew they were missing something.

It was only when Peter and John also went to them and laid hands on them, praying for the Holy Spirit to come, that He did come into their lives.

Acts 8:8 And there was great joy in that city.

Have you stopped to think about what happens when you tell others about Christ? Have you stopped to think what a difference you can make?

If you are looking for encouragement to go out and tell people about Christ, then start reading the book of Acts!

The more the Apostles were able to tell others about the Gospel, the more the people would become encouraged and filled with joy!

If you want to make someone truly happy, then allow them to see the same truth about Christ you have grown to know and love!

Acts 8:4 Therefore those who were scattered went everywhere preaching the word.

Did the acts of Saul stop the Christians from going out and telling others about Christ? Did he manage to stop Christianity from spreading?

No! The Christians were spread further apart because of the persecution, but they continued to tell others the Gospel.

In fact, you could say Saul was helping them in one way; the Gospel was going out further than it would if people were comfortable in their areas!

God may allow you to get uncomfortable so His Word can get out more!