~ Just Jesus ~

[Lani]

Romans 10:12-18
12 For there is no difference between the Jew and the Greek: for the same Lord over all is rich unto all that call upon him.
13 For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved.
14 How then shall they call on him in whom they have not believed? and how shall they believe in him of whom they have not heard? and how shall they hear without a preacher?
15 And how shall they preach, except they be sent? as it is written, How beautiful are the feet of them that preach the gospel of peace, and bring glad tidings of good things!
16 But they have not all obeyed the gospel. For Esaias saith, Lord, who hath believed our report?
17 So then faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God.
18 But I say, Have they not heard? Yes verily, their sound went into all the earth, and their words unto the ends of the world.


Jesus said, “Go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you.” Matthew 28:19-20 (NIV)



Recently I read a story about a group of Christians in China and how they approached evangelism. They had a great desire to teach the gospel and spread the news about Jesus to as many people as possible. “We can’t afford any big programs or fancy gospel presentations,” they said. “All we have to give people is Jesus.”

In the first century, the church communicated the good news of Jesus throughout their world without fancy programs or elaborate equipment. They lived their faith and taught their neighbors and friends, and the church saw rapid growth. All they had to give people was Jesus. We can do the same. All we need is the willingness and the voice to share with others the “reason for the hope that [we] have… with gentleness and respect” (1 Peter 3:15). If we look for opportunities to introduce our community and the world to Jesus and his life-giving message, we will find them.


Prayer: Dear God, help us to be willing to teach others about your son and the salvation he brings. Amen.

Prayer Focus of Day: For greater willingness to witness

Thought for the Day: It doesn’t cost money to share the gospel in our daily interactions.

Story shared by: A. Baker (TN)
Source: Upper Room Daily Devotional:9/27/11

[ServeGod]

Lord, give us courage and words, so that we can go forth and do your will.