Read Mark 5:1-20
[Jesus] said to [his apostles], “Go into all the world and preach the gospel to all creation.”
- Mark 16:15 (NIV)
I was traveling by bus when a well-dressed young man stood up and started talking about a new herbal product. He was moving from the front of the bus to the back, making sure all could hear him. I appreciated this man’s courage. He had a job to do, and he did it with conviction. He did not worry what passengers thought of him or whether his continual babbling disturbed them.
In the end two persons bought the product. He waited a few more minutes before getting off the bus, probably to board another and continue selling his product.
In today’s reading the healed man wanted to accompany Jesus, who had given him a new life. But Jesus asked him to go back and share the goodness of God with his family and friends. So he went proclaiming his healing in the decapolis and people were amazed. He obeyed the Lord.
The same command to share the good news is given to all who have received new life in Christ. We may not all go to far- off places or public gatherings to proclaim the gospel, but we can share it with our family members, friends, colleagues, and others we see in everyday life.
Thought for the Day:
Today I will not hesitate to share the good news.
Prayer: Dear God, give us the courage to share the good news with others. Thank you for helping us overcome shyness, hesitation, and fear so that we can share the message of your love. Amen.
Prayer Focus: FOR THE COURAGE TO WITNESS
The scripture quotation, unless otherwise indicated, is from the NEW REVISED STANDARD VERSION of the Bible, copyright © 1989, by the Division of Christian Education of the National Council of Churches of Christ in the U.S.A. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
[Jesus] said to [his apostles], “Go into all the world and preach the gospel to all creation.”
- Mark 16:15 (NIV)
I was traveling by bus when a well-dressed young man stood up and started talking about a new herbal product. He was moving from the front of the bus to the back, making sure all could hear him. I appreciated this man’s courage. He had a job to do, and he did it with conviction. He did not worry what passengers thought of him or whether his continual babbling disturbed them.
In the end two persons bought the product. He waited a few more minutes before getting off the bus, probably to board another and continue selling his product.
In today’s reading the healed man wanted to accompany Jesus, who had given him a new life. But Jesus asked him to go back and share the goodness of God with his family and friends. So he went proclaiming his healing in the decapolis and people were amazed. He obeyed the Lord.
The same command to share the good news is given to all who have received new life in Christ. We may not all go to far- off places or public gatherings to proclaim the gospel, but we can share it with our family members, friends, colleagues, and others we see in everyday life.
Thought for the Day:
Today I will not hesitate to share the good news.
Prayer: Dear God, give us the courage to share the good news with others. Thank you for helping us overcome shyness, hesitation, and fear so that we can share the message of your love. Amen.
Prayer Focus: FOR THE COURAGE TO WITNESS
The scripture quotation, unless otherwise indicated, is from the NEW REVISED STANDARD VERSION of the Bible, copyright © 1989, by the Division of Christian Education of the National Council of Churches of Christ in the U.S.A. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
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