SPREADING THE GOOD NEWS ABOUT JESUS
After Jesus interrupted a funeral procession to raise a widow’s son from the dead, the news of his miracles and teachings spread throughout Judea and the whole vicinity. This illustrates a truth easily discovered anywhere humans dwell, namely, news spreads. Whether it’s good or bad news, people love to talk about the latest happenings.
The gospel is good news. The gospel begins to spread when it happens afresh in someone’s life. Whenever the word gets out that someone has believed the gospel and experienced the kind of life change that only comes from Jesus, it becomes fresh news. As news of miraculous life change is shared, a doorway of spiritual opportunity is opened. The good news starts to spread. Imagine what it would look like for people who don’t even yet know Jesus to start talking about him. Why? Because news spreads.
PRAYER: Dear Father, empower us with your Spirit to be witnesses of what Christ has done in our lives. Draw people to yourself to heal those who are hurting and to set free those in bondage. May the news of your Son be on everyone’s lips. We would desire to see you move in our city, so that the good news spreads throughout. In Jesus’ name, amen.