Wrestling with God for a Move (Acts 11:19-24)

This episode covers Acts 11:19-24 and the pivotal moment when the gospel began moving beyond the familiar and comfortable. Jason Shepperd and Dave Edwards explore what happened when some believers went further than they had gone before and began sharing the good news of Jesus with people outside their normal circles. Through the story of Barnabas and the believers in Antioch, they unpack what it looks like to step outside our comfort zones, trust the Holy Spirit, and become people who genuinely want others to know Jesus. Barnabas wasn’t known as a great orator or a front-and-center leader. He was simply a good man, full of the Holy Spirit and faith, and God used him to encourage people and see a great number of people come to the Lord. The conversation also explores what it means to pray and wrestle with God for an obvious move of God. Rather than simply looking for the event of revival, the focus is on the movement of revival—believers who are willing to contend for the hearts of people around them and live with a sense of urgency for the gospel. Jason and Dave challenge Christians to embrace a “one more” mindset: one more person hearing the gospel, one more person coming to Christ, and one more life being changed by Jesus. They discuss how spiritual growth is never ultimately about ourselves, but about allowing God to use our lives for the benefit of others. Whether you feel equipped to share the gospel or not, this conversation is a reminder that you don’t have to wait until you feel fearless. You can do it afraid, trust that the Lord’s hand is with you, and simply take the next step.