Witnessing for Christ

“Philip opened his mouth, and beginning from this Scripture he preached Jesus to him.” – Acts 8:35 NASB

As a boy, Frumentius was taken by his uncle for a sea voyage. Their ship stopped at a harbor on the Red Sea. There, the ship was attacked; the only survivors were Frumentius and his brother. The two boys were taken as slaves to the King of Aksum (in modern Ethiopia).

It would have been easy for these boys to disappear into obscurity. But Frumentius became a bold witness for Christ, impacting people throughout Ethiopia with his character and faith. Gaining respect, Frumentius eventually became part of the national government.

After the king’s death, both brothers were given their freedom. But Frumentius decided to stay in Ethiopia. He helped educate the son of the queen and administer the kingdom.

He rose to the position of the first bishop of Aksum, steering the church through the difficult theological waters. He is credited with the first Ethiopian translation of the New Testament. He used his influence to spread Christianity and encouraged Christians to be open about their faith.

When he was taken into slavery, it would have been easy for Frumentius to become discouraged and give up hope. But instead, he continued to serve God and live for Christ. As a result, he helped change the world.

Remember, God can use you in any situation. Look for opportunities to share the Gospel. Seek to serve Him. Be a bold witness for the Gospel.

Reflection Question: In what difficult situation can you display the light of the Gospel?