How Cool Is That?
© 2007 Jennifer Devlin

Jennifer@ministryforlife.com
www.ministryforlife.com

Do we realize what an honor it is to be able to share the hope of Jesus Christ with the world? Think about it. The gospel message is the truth that sets people free and gives us access to the eternal life that rescues us from the pit of hell…and God lets us share the news! Not that we ourselves do the saving, but we relay the message with those who need it most – the world around us. God is glorified as we tell people how He has changed our lives and rescued us from sin, and ourselves. How cool is that?

Think I've checked out of reality and hit the category of complete nut? Maybe, but imagine. Take a moment to really consider the thought here. God, the Creator God who made everything out of nothing, who needed no help from anyone to form Adam out of dust, loves us. He cares about us so much that He provided a way to right relationship with Him through His Son. With that right relationship, He offers us the chance to share our testimony, and His testimony in the form of the written and spoken Word of God. The words we share with others are absolutely, positively life changing. They are sin-shattering, transformational, powerful words that bear witness to the Savior who came as our Redeemer. And, just because, God blesses our lives by letting us speak forth those words with power.

In this season of being grateful and letting our minds and hearts dwell on the blessings in our lives, I have a challenge. Let's be equally grateful to our Almighty God for using us, even in our weakness, sinfulness, and feeble humanity. Even in our toughest trial, God is able to shine through us as we tell others how Jesus is helping us through that very situation. In our joys and triumphs, we have the honor of giving God the glory for the great things He has given to us, and done in our lives. As a living witness, a light in the darkness, we are a constant reminder to the world around us that we are different. We are changed. We are His. And, we can share. Again, I ask…how cool is that?