Sharing the Good News
"They do not know nor understand; For He has shut their
eyes, so that they cannot see, And their hearts, so that they cannot
understand" (Isaiah 44:18)
It is an unfortunate truth that spiritual blindness prevails in our world today. We live and speak heavenly truth and we do so by faith in Jesus Christ. For in our words and actions we do not fully know their affect on those held captive. For in reality we are simply a conduit through which the mercy, message, and grace of God flows. Yet, we are not the only method used of God.
Our own words, actions, labor, and good intentions cannot bring salvation and cannot open blinded eyes. The work of salvation, justification, and sanctification is the work of God.
Our work is to present His message with truth and love. The truth is the truth found in the Bible and the love is through the love of Christ. Often, the more simple the presentation the more powerful the effect for it is then not glossed over with manmade schemes or skill.
Some might ask then, "why witness at all if only God can save?" We are His instruments and we are also gifted as seed carriers and spreaders of seed - the seed is the truths of God. Our words and lives spread God's seed and if we stop then we sin by not shining our light for Jesus. Jesus wants us to share His Good News for the benefit of others, for the judgment of others, and for the work that He is doing in our lives. For in sharing with no response received builds in us endurance, persistence, and an even more broken heart
for those held captive.
'Lord, make us people worthy to carry your name and your truth. Create in us a hunger for righteousness and a deep care for those held captive. We prayer, Father that you draw those blind and hurt and down cast to you.'
It is an unfortunate truth that spiritual blindness prevails in our world today. We live and speak heavenly truth and we do so by faith in Jesus Christ. For in our words and actions we do not fully know their affect on those held captive. For in reality we are simply a conduit through which the mercy, message, and grace of God flows. Yet, we are not the only method used of God.
Our own words, actions, labor, and good intentions cannot bring salvation and cannot open blinded eyes. The work of salvation, justification, and sanctification is the work of God.
Our work is to present His message with truth and love. The truth is the truth found in the Bible and the love is through the love of Christ. Often, the more simple the presentation the more powerful the effect for it is then not glossed over with manmade schemes or skill.
Some might ask then, "why witness at all if only God can save?" We are His instruments and we are also gifted as seed carriers and spreaders of seed - the seed is the truths of God. Our words and lives spread God's seed and if we stop then we sin by not shining our light for Jesus. Jesus wants us to share His Good News for the benefit of others, for the judgment of others, and for the work that He is doing in our lives. For in sharing with no response received builds in us endurance, persistence, and an even more broken heart
for those held captive.
'Lord, make us people worthy to carry your name and your truth. Create in us a hunger for righteousness and a deep care for those held captive. We prayer, Father that you draw those blind and hurt and down cast to you.'
posted by Michael Byrd at 7:46 AM
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