Speaking a Good Word for Jesus
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Speaking a Good Word for Jesus
by Demar Elam
Speak A Good Word For Jesus is the title of a book
written by Joe D. Gray. Those words have made a
profound impression in my mind. Just think! What
if every Christian would "speak a good word for
Jesus", at every opportunity?
I fear that our concept of soul winning may be too
narrow. Some think that in order to be a soul
winner one must be able to lead an individual from
Genesis to Revelation. Granted, every Christian
should study (2 Timothy 2:15) to the extent that
he or she could properly instruct the sinner in
the way of truth and righteousness. However, soul
winning often begins simply with a word fitly
spoken in behalf of Jesus Christ.
Just pause and think what could be done in every
place where the Lord's church exists if every
member went about daily speaking a good word for
Jesus! Our great God desires that all men be
saved. This great desire of God is echoed in 1
Timothy 2:3,4, "For this is good and acceptable in
the sight of God our Savior, who will have all men
to be saved and to come unto the knowledge of the
truth."
Think how much our lives and the lives of those
with whom we come in contact will be enriched when
we learn to speak a good word for Jesus. Daily we
are afforded the privilege of speaking out in
behalf of Christ, and daily we either use or lose
those opportunities. If we aren't using our
opportunities to the fullest extent, we need to
take the time to change our thought processes to
be on continual lookout for an opportunity to
simply speak a good word for Jesus.
Jesus came into the world and lived a sinless life
(1 Peter 2:22) setting an example for us to follow
(1 Peter 2:21). Jesus' very mission on earth was
"to seek and to save that which was lost" (Luke
19:10). He entrusted us with the ongoing thrust of
the redemptive work He had begun when He said, "Go
into all the world and preach the gospel to every
creature" (Mark 16:15,16; Matthew 28:19,20). Yes,
the redemptive work was initiated by the suffering
and death of Jesus on the cross of Calvary (1
Peter 2:24). However, we are responsible to
proclaim the message that redemption has been
provided and that it is available to all of
humanity (John 3:15-17).
All the organized programs in the church will not
replace the impact of every Christian in the body
of Christ learning to speak a good word for Jesus.
Our buildings would already be running over if
every saint had been daily practicing what we have
spoken of in this article. Improvement should be
the goal of every Christian. Let each member of
the Lord's church learn to capitalize on every
opportunity that comes our way to "Speak a Good
Word for Jesus". The results will be simply
phenomenal! Our love for Christ will increase; the
love amongst brethren will increase; the love for
others will increase and the building will fill up
as the average man on the street becomes impressed
with the name we wear.
"Therefore we are ambassadors for Christ, as
though God were pleading through us; we implore
you on Christ's behalf, be reconciled to God (2
Corinthians 5:20).
Thanks to The Voice of Truth International, Vol
20, pgs 74-75.
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