Today’s scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:8-10
Some are called specifically to be pastors and teachers (Ephesians 4:11). God has
gifted them uniquely to preach the gospel and teach from His word.
But that doesn’t mean they’re the only people who should be sharing the good
news of salvation. Paul commended the church at Thessalonica for its
“sound[ing] forth” the gospel. In fact, the church members had been so good
about letting their “faith in God [go] forth” that Paul and his comrades had
“no need to say anything.”
Each of us who has accepted the gift of salvation through belief in the death
and resurrection of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, should be sharing the
gospel. While we might not be standing at a pulpit, we can preach and teach
wherever we are. We can share the “hope of eternal life” (Titus 3:7).
In fact, many people have been won to Christ, not because they heard a
preacher, but because they saw the evidence of changed lives. They saw the
light of Jesus shine through sincere believers. They saw anger turn to
compassion. Addiction replaced by hope. Despair overcome by peace.
They saw walking, talking illustrations of Jesus.
As you go through your day, look for opportunities to preach and teach. Share
what God has done in your life. Give the reason for your joy through sorrow. Be
Jesus to someone today.
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