A Clear Message for Everyone
Scripture – Luke 10:8-12: 8“When you enter a town and are welcomed, eat what is set before you. 9Heal the sick who are there and tell them, ‘The kingdom of God is near you.’ 10But when you enter a town and are not welcomed, go into its streets and say, 11‘Even the dust of your town that sticks to our feet we wipe off against you. Yet be sure of this: The kingdom of God is near.’ 12I tell you, it will be more bearable on that day for Sodom than for that town.
Reflection: How interesting! In chapter 10, verse 1 (from last Wednesday), Jesus sent out seventy-two people, two by two. They were to go into towns where He planned to go. Their basic message was, “The kingdom of God is near.”
What’s interesting is no matter what kind of reception they found, the message was the same. For some people it was good news – for others it was not.
In today’s world I find myself pulled in so many different directions when it comes to sharing the basic good news of Jesus Christ. That message hasn’t changed. I created a gap between God and me through my sin. I cannot bridge that gap myself. I cannot fix what I have broken. Jesus came to earth. He lived and died and was raised. In that He fixed what I could not. All I have to do is believe in Him and I have eternal life. It’s that clear and simple – no tricks or gimmicks – no fine print. It’s a gift given because God loves the people He’s created.
With that in mind, there are many voices telling me how to communicate that – what kind of language to use or what kind of music to play. Jesus gave these seventy-two people one clear message to deliver. I’ll let Him guide me that way, as well. As clearly as I can I’ll communicate His word of love and hope in whatever settings I find myself.
Lord, please give me your word and the words I need to pass it on. Thanks for coming into my life.
An Invitation: A small group will be meeting this coming Sunday morning from 9:45 – 10:30am to share what we’ve learned and seen in this week’s readings. We meet in the Pastor’s office at Bethel Baptist Church, 13330 Trenton Road in Southgate. Everyone’s welcome to join us.
Reflection: How interesting! In chapter 10, verse 1 (from last Wednesday), Jesus sent out seventy-two people, two by two. They were to go into towns where He planned to go. Their basic message was, “The kingdom of God is near.”
What’s interesting is no matter what kind of reception they found, the message was the same. For some people it was good news – for others it was not.
In today’s world I find myself pulled in so many different directions when it comes to sharing the basic good news of Jesus Christ. That message hasn’t changed. I created a gap between God and me through my sin. I cannot bridge that gap myself. I cannot fix what I have broken. Jesus came to earth. He lived and died and was raised. In that He fixed what I could not. All I have to do is believe in Him and I have eternal life. It’s that clear and simple – no tricks or gimmicks – no fine print. It’s a gift given because God loves the people He’s created.
With that in mind, there are many voices telling me how to communicate that – what kind of language to use or what kind of music to play. Jesus gave these seventy-two people one clear message to deliver. I’ll let Him guide me that way, as well. As clearly as I can I’ll communicate His word of love and hope in whatever settings I find myself.
Lord, please give me your word and the words I need to pass it on. Thanks for coming into my life.
An Invitation: A small group will be meeting this coming Sunday morning from 9:45 – 10:30am to share what we’ve learned and seen in this week’s readings. We meet in the Pastor’s office at Bethel Baptist Church, 13330 Trenton Road in Southgate. Everyone’s welcome to join us.
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