“That is why I am so eager to preach the gospel also to you who are in Rome.” Romans 1:15 NIV
When we receive exciting news, what is the first thing we do? If we are like most people, we will probably call someone who will share our joy with us. The apostle Paul told others about salvation for a similar reason. God saved Paul on the road to Damascus and the apostle dedicated the rest of his life to spreading the good news of the gospel. He gave his time, his energy, and ultimately his life, because he was committed to telling people about Jesus. Why would he do this? Paul felt a deep obligation. Firstly, he was indebted to Jesus for his salvation. But his motivation came from more than just his love and devotion to the Lord. He also felt compelled to offer hope to a world that desperately needed forgiveness. The message he gave them was this: God sent His only begotten Son, Jesus Christ, into the world in human form. Through His death on the cross, Jesus paid humanity’s sin-debt in full. All who receive Him as their personal Saviour will be forgiven. Paul realized he needed to bring the gospel to the Greeks (who were cultured) as well as to non-Greeks. In other words, he had to tell everyone. Some would accept the truth while others would reject it. The apostle himself could not save people; he wasn’t responsible for their response. His task was simply to tell people about Jesus. Do you feel the same indebtedness that Paul felt? Pray that God would give you courage and wisdom to share the gospel with others.
PRAYER THOUGHT
Lord Jesus, give me the courage to share the GOOD NEWS with others.
PRAYER FOR TODAY
Lord Jesus, stir in my heart a boldness to share with others the Good News of what You have done in my life so they can hear what a blessed Saviour You are. AMEN
I.B.R.A. Readings
Proverbs 10:19-20
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