With its magnificent buildings and many gods, Athens was a centre for Greek culture, philosophy and education. The people were eager to hear something new, so they invited Paul to speak to them at the high council meeting. But Paul was filled with grief to see that people were spiritually lost. They were ignorant of the One God. Paul then came across an idol built to an ‘unknown God’ and he used that opportunity to introduce the living God to them. As we walk with the Lord, we too come across moments to witness to the Lord. It may sometimes be a word of comfort, a testimony or an intercessory prayer that can change a person’s life and give new hope in the Lord. We see the results of Paul’s speech at the end, when some joined him and became believers. This transformation happened because the Holy Spirit was powerfully working in Paul and in the same way the Holy Spirit is eagerly waiting to use us in numerous ways.

PRAYER: Abba Father, help us to see the world through our inner eyes and to listen to the promptings of the Holy Spirit. Amen.