#soap # Acts 16 ## Title: What Do You Bring With You? ## Scripture: (Acts 16:4-5) “As they went through the towns, they passed on the decrees that had been decided on by the apostles and elders in Jerusalem for the Gentile believers to obey. So the churches were being strengthened in the faith and were increasing in number every day.” (NET) ## Observation: Giving a gift when you come. I had a friend who once said that he would never go over to someone’s house for a meal or event without bringing some sort of gift. He thought it was always a blessing to be invited and it was his way of showing gratitude. After a while, it just became expected that my friend was always going to bring something to bless the house he visited. Many times it would be as simple as a plate of cookies. He just wanted to show gratitude. We all do this when we come into contact with others. We bring something with us. We bring our attitudes, our attention, our issues, our addictions, our insecurities, and the spiritual gifts the Lord has placed in our lives. The question is, what impact are they having? My friend had the impact of always being welcome and always bringing a smile to the face of those he met. How about you and me? What is the outcome of our presence? The passage says that, as they went from town to town, the churches were strengthened. What do you leave behind? ## Application: Decide to leave a trail of blessing behind you today. ## Prayer: Thank You, Jesus, for leaving a legacy of faithfulness through our lives.