Let me just say that blogging on the weekend is tough! I read the readings, but getting to the computer on the weekend is going to be a challenge! Also, I may be getting a job as a church secretary this week. I am not trying to make excuses, and I will stick to it... but this will definitely be a challenge... changing everything at once. Oh, well... I'm up for it! Here we go, Lord! :-)
From January 8th...
From Luke 8:38-39
The man who had been demon possessed begged to go, too, but Jesus said, "No, go back to your family and tell them all the wonderful things God has done for you." So he went all through the city telling about the great thing Jesus had done for him. (NLT)
I understand how grateful the man was. I understand why he wanted to be physically with Jesus and watch what He would do. Experience Him. But if everyone did this, this watching, then where would the gospel be? Jesus' response... first I must be an ambassador in my own home. I need to tell my family and show them what He means to me, not just by my talk, but by my actions. Also, in not traveling, but staying in his hometown, this man was a visual witness to all who knew of him! Talk about sharing the good news! This man was a walking billboard of a major changed life! This, of course, is not to say that missions are not necessary. It is something Jesus told us to do in the great commission. From one who likes to talk to others all about what Jesus means to me... and what He could mean to them... well, I get mission big time! But lest we forget... our desire should be whatever His will is for us. He is the only one who sees the big picture! Trust and obey!
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