Tell Others

“We have all become like one who is unclean, and all of our righteous deeds are like a polluted garment… There is no one who calls upon Your name, who rouses himself to take hold of You” (Isaiah 64:6-7).

The message of the Bible is clear and unmistakable. We have done nothing, and can do nothing, to merit the mercy and favor of God. All of our attempts to earn God’s favor in the performance of the flesh are as filthy rags in God’s sight. Hence, a radical understanding of the sinfulness of man calls for a radical plan of salvation; one that originates, is sustained, and is ultimately carried out by God.

This was Jesus’ message to Nicodemus. Listen to a sample of what He said: “Unless one is born again he cannot see the kingdom of God… God did not send His Son into the world to condemn the world, but in order that the world might be saved through Him. Whoever believes in Him is not condemned, but whoever does not believe is condemned already, because he has not believed in the name of the only Son of God.” There is no way to mistake Jesus’ words. Salvation comes not through the effort of man, but through the gracious gift of God for those who place their faith in Him as their Savior.

This is the message of the gospel; and further, this is the message we are to proclaim as individuals and as a church. How are you doing in this regard? When is the last time you told someone about Jesus? I know of no more effective plan of evangelism than for God’s people to tell others about Jesus and God’s offer of salvation through His name.

Can I encourage you to be more intentional about sensing the opportunities God places before you to speak about Jesus? You don’t have to be a theologian to speak of what Jesus has done in your life. It’s your own personal story of salvation. No one knows it better than you; therefore no one can share it better than you. And the best part is that you don’t have to worry about the results. It’s God that provides new life to those who respond to His call as you tell them about Jesus. Our job is in the telling. His job is in the “saving”.

My guess is that each of us misses at least one opportunity per week to tell someone about what Jesus has done for us. The Apostle Paul put it well when he wrote, “How beautiful are the feet of those who bring good news!” God calls your efforts to tell others about His Son “beautiful”. Join with me in seeking opportunities to speak of Jesus. He will care for the results as we faithfully bring “good news” to those we come in contact with each week.