Acts 18 - You can lead a horse to water...

On reading this passage of Acts, I was reminded of the saying 'You can lead a horse to water, but you can't make it drink'  This is so true in so many situations, but none more than when you are telling others about Jesus.
Paul, in this chapter is once again preaching the good news to those around and about. In verse 6 & 7 it says, 'when the Jews opposed Paul and became abusive he shook out his clothes in protest and said to them, "Your blood be on your own heads! I am clear of my responsibility." 
As Christians we are called to tell the lost about Jesus. We are commanded by Jesus in the great commission to "go and make disciples of all nations" This doesn't mean however that we go around nagging people into the kingdom. We are called to tell the truth. We are called to preach the good news. If the person or people that we are telling choose to ignore what we say then our job is done. We are not responsible for how they react to the gospel, we are only responsible to tell of the gospel so that they have the facts and can make the decision for themselves. It is only the Holy Spirit that can convict and set free, not us. So when telling others about Jesus, remember that it is our responsibility to share the good news - the Holy Spirit will do the rest.