Good News For All

     Spreading the Gospel. Somehow our churches have become complacent with social justice. Social justice is important and we should do our best to stand up for those needing help. The world, in many cases, does the same. As Christians, we are called to add to our love and compassion the good news of salvation given for all on the cross.

     I heard a pastor recently remind us we are not to “suggest” the gospel, but to “proclaim” it! The power of our witness is in the gospel; Jesus died for all of us, He was buried and He rose again. That is the offer to all who believe. That we, too, need not fear death any longer.

For I am not ashamed of the gospel, because it is the power of God that brings salvation to everyone who believes, first to the Jew, then to the Gentile. Romans 1:16

I became a servant of this gospel by the gift of God’s grace given me through the working of His power. Ephesians 3:7

     Spreading the good news of Jesus is not done on our own power. It is through God’s power, through His grace and by His Holy Spirit. Do not fear. He will give you the right words at the right time. It is our calling. It is our mission. It is our purpose.

Father,

Remind us of the importance of proclaiming the gospel. That is where Your power comes through. Faith comes through hearing and hearing by the word of God. (Romans 10:17) The message is to be shared. Give us new opportunities.

In Jesus name,

Amen