Influence the World (Part 1)

Jesus said, let “all the world” hear “the good news” and, that “Whoever believes and is baptized will be saved…,” (Mark 16:15-16).  In saying this, Jesus expressed his desire that His followers are to be change agents for the Kingdom of God — our purpose in this world we live.  

But, do you and I really want to change this world that we not only love but complain about?

Do we what change so bad that we are willing to share with someone what it takes to be changed? 

 

Change in Christ is a way of life that isn’t burdensome, in fact Jesus says it is a gentle life when we follow his ways (Matt. 11:30).  As His followers, we have a burden that is not heavy, but a complete joy, that burden is to change the world by sharing the good news, the gospel, of Christ – that is to tell someone about salvation in Christ, being a witness of Jesus.   

 

 

We cannot keep the good news Jesus Christ a secret in our minds, our private place, our close community of people.  It is not a matter of your personality either, because “God did not give us a spirit of timidity, but a spirit of power, of love and of self-discipline” (2 Tim 1:7). 

 

A follower of Christ is promised “power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses,” said Jesus, in your home town, to nearby nations of people you accept or hate, in fact an ability to witness to share the good news of Christ, even to “the ends of the earth” – the whole world (cf., Acts 1:8) when opportunity arises or when specifically sent by God.    

Owen <><

 

Do you want world change, or your own security?