Friday, February 11, 2011

Will I have to tell?

February 11, 2011
Our Daily Bread is hosted by Les Lamborn
READ: 2 Corinthians 5:12-21
If anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. —2 Corinthians 5:17

Jim was sharing the gospel with Kerri. He told her she was separated from a holy God because of her sin, and that Jesus had died and risen for her salvation. She kept coming up with one reason not to believe: "But if I do receive Him, I won't have to tell other people about it, will I? I don't want to do that." She said that didn't fit her personality; she didn't want to have to tell others about Jesus.

Jim explained that promising to witness about Jesus wasn't a requirement before receiving Him. But he also said that once she came to know the Lord, Kerri would become His ambassador to the world (2 Cor. 5:20).

After talking a little longer, Kerri acknowledged her need for salvation through Christ. She went home excited and at peace. Funny thing happened—within 24 hours she told three people about what God had done in her life.

Because we have been reconciled to God through Jesus, we now have "the ministry of reconciliation," according to the apostle Paul (v.18). We are His ambassadors, and therefore we implore people "on Christ's behalf, be reconciled to God" (v.20).

When we're thankful, we want to share what God has done. —Anne Cetas

I love to tell the story, For some have never heard The message of salvation From God's own holy Word. —Hankey

There's no better news than the gospel— spread the word!
Signature from Flavio's iPhone:
A sinner's prayer for Salvation
Lord Jesus. I repent of my sins. Come into my heart. Wash me clean. I make you my Lord & Savior. Amen.


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