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When you experience really good news, I bet you want to share it with others. Maybe so that you can celebrate it with others around you, or maybe because it’s good news for them too and you don’t want them to miss out.
Just like other types of good news, the gospel of Jesus requires sharing, in order for others to hear it.
Romans 10.14 says, ‘How, then, can they call on the one they have not believed in? And how can they believe in the one of whom they have not heard? And how can they hear without someone preaching to them?’
You see, those who don’t know about Jesus need somebody to tell them. Are there ways you can be the one who shares the good news with somebody today, or this week? Maybe through your words, or maybe through your actions, you can draw somebody’s attention to the fact there’s a God who loves them and that there’s really, really good news that can change their life.
As well as sharing, the gospel requires hearing and accepting. Not just theoretically, but in a meaningful way. The next bit of that Romans passage makes this clear. The good news needs to penetrate the heart to take root.
So why not pray for somebody you know today to be able to accept the gospel of Jesus in their heart?
And why not consider the depth of your heart root today? Is the gospel just head knowledge for you, or is it constantly shaping your whole being? Take a moment to let God convict and renew you today.
This reflection was written by Tom Newbold, Head of Supporter Relations at Bible Society.
If you have two minutes: Listen to the audio reflection and ponder how it might be relevant in your life.
If you have up to ten minutes: Read the Bible passage and listen to the audio reflection; you might want to keep a small journal, or note on your phone, to jot down words and phrases that jump out at you. Finish with a brief prayer to put what you have read and heard into practice.
What if I miss a day(s)?: Don’t worry, life happens! Just pick up the devotional again on the current day, and, if you wish, you can use the space for reflection on Sundays to listen to those reflections you may have missed.
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