Share The Good News

And Jesus said to them, "Go into all the world and proclaim the good news to the whole creation.”  Mark 16:15

I was privileged and blessed to see Billy Graham a few years ago at one of his festivals.  I think everyone knows Billy Graham and would agree he is a unique and gifted evangelist and preacher.  He is very special.

I think Billy Graham would agree, however, that each one of us is also unique, gifted, and special.  I think he would also say that each of us is an evangelist too, in our own way.  We can all encourage others, share God’s love, and share the Gospel.  We can also be a witness for God just by our lifestyle, by what we say and do, and by how we treat others.

According to the Merriam-Webster Dictionary, an evangelist is someone who evangelizes, or preaches the Gospel.  The Gospel is the good news that Jesus Christ lived, died, was resurrected, and saved us all from our sins so that we can have eternal life.  But there’s more!  If we believe in Jesus Christ, God actually abides (lives) in us now!

God abides in those who confess that Jesus is the Son of God, and they abide in God.  So we have known and believe the love that God has for us. God is love, and those who abide in love abide in God, and God abides in them.  1 John 4:15-16

Think of it this way.  If something happy occurs in your life, you want to tell others about it and share the good news.  If you got married, or had a child, or even had a great vacation, you just have to tell everyone!  The same is true about being a Christian.  Jesus Christ died for our sins!  He lives!  He lives in us!  Now that’s what I call Good News!  That’s why I want to share it with others!  You can too!

As St. Francis of Assisi said, "Spread the Gospel, and if necessary, use words."

We may all not be Billy Grahams, but we can all share God’s love with others and tell them about Jesus Christ! 

Dear God,

Thank You for Your many blessings!!!  Help me to be a good witness for You and to share the story of Your love!!!  In Jesus’ name we pray.  Amen