Tuesday, January 19, 2021 But First the Bad News "How beautiful on the mountains are the feet of the messenger who brings good news, the good news of peace and salvation, the news that the God of Israel reigns!" (Isaiah 52:7 NLT). A few years ago, Dr. Erich Voigt, an ear, nose, and throat surgeon, was watching a reality television program when he noticed something. A woman on the show had a lump on her neck that concerned him. When his efforts to contact her failed, he posted a message on Facebook with a screenshot of her on the program. A family friend saw it and passed along Dr. Voigt's message. Soon the woman was undergoing treatment for thyroid cancer, thanks to the eagle-eyed surgeon. It can be that way with sharing our faith. Sometimes people don't want to hear about Jesus. But let's say, for instance, that we were on a plane that was about to make an emergency landing, and I wanted to tell you where the emergency exits were. I think you'd be interested in what I had to say. In the same way, when I share the gospel, I'm trying to warn people and help them. The word gospel means "good news." But before we can fully appreciate the good news, we first have to know the bad news. |
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