Today’s
Bible readings can be found at these links: Isaiah 47:1-9 and Colossians 1:21-29.
Colossians 1:28 Christ
is the one we proclaim, cautioning and teaching everyone with all wisdom, so
that we may present everyone fully mature in Christ.
The Church exists to serve Christ
and to let the world know about Him. We are meant to be servant-story tellers,
who proclaim the words, works, and ways of Jesus through what we say and do.
For almost two thousand years Christians have traveled all over the world to
bring the Gospel to other people. Many wonderful miracles and effective missions
have taken place over the centuries, causing billions of people to give their
lives to Christ.
We live in amazing times because we
now don’t have to send anyone anywhere. Our technology carries the Gospel to
people in other places, lands, and cultures. It’s a fantastic way of
communicating Christ’s love to other folks. For instance, I send this message
via Facebook to other Christians across the globe who are connected to the
World Council of Churches. Each week, I receive messages, comments, and emails
from folks in Africa, Asia, and South America. It’s wonderful to be part of a
worldwide community of faith; it’s beautiful to see how God’s word inspires
other folks.
So the challenge for all of us today
is this: how am I going to proclaim Christ to other people? How will I use the
amazing technology at my disposal to spread the Gospel?
Prayer: Lord Jesus, we live in wonderful
times. We can communicate instantly with other people in other nations across
this entire planet. We pray that You will give us opportunities to spread Your
Gospel using our devices in effective, compassionate, and loving ways. In Your
Holy Name, we serve and pray. Amen.
John
Stuart is the pastor of Erin Presbyterian
Church in Knoxville, Tennessee. Please feel free to share this message. You
may also send John feedback via email to Traqair@aol.com.
Today’s
image is one of John’s early drawings called “African Cross.” If you would like
to view a larger version, please click on this link: Cross.
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