12/28/22 GO YE AND TELL THE GOOD NEWS

12/28/22 GO YE AND TELL THE GOOD NEWS

It is fair to say that some folks would never trust in Christ as Savior, and God knows who they are. It is reasonable to say that entire families, entire communities and probably entire regions would never trust in Christ as Savior.

This is not because God did not love them or because Christ did not die for them or because the Spirit did not call or invite them or because they did not have a preacher tell them the Good News. It is because they would not yield, receive, believe, surrender, choose Christ regardless of the opportunity or the lack of opportunity.

The Christian is commanded to take the Gospel to them. It is not our responsibility to determine who will and who will not accept the Good News. We know God wants them to be saved, but we do not know who will believe on Christ.

As I recently pointed out, we must not blame God for man's rejection of Christ. But we are responsible for getting the Good News to those in darkness.

Do you pray for opportunity to witness while you are out and about? Do you carry tools (tracts, booklets, Scripture portions) when you leave the house? Do you look for opportunities to share with other people? Do you have an objective in your witnessing?

I recently posted an image that resembles the popular likeness of Christ, as He is presented in various paintings. Obviously these are just human concepts. However, I posted the "Christ image" because I use it as a witnessing tool. I show the photo (even as a photo on my phone) and ask the person to let me know when they see the image. While they are looking at this simple image I explain how people are told about Jesus, but they fail to grasp the importance of His life and work. I point out that some folks see the photo immediately while others do not see it for some time, and some people never see the likeness.

The Image is only a tool and it is not important, but the message of Christ is more than a tool. Catching the vision of the crucified and resurrected Christ can mean the difference in eternal life and eternal suffering. Catching the vision of Christ is the result of believing the Good News and receiving Christ as personal Savior.