Jesus commands us to “Go into all the world and preach the gospel” (Mark 16:15-16). But how often do we step back, letting the world remain in darkness while we hold the light of life? “You are the salt of the earth” (Matthew 5:13), but what happens when we fail to preserve others from this darkness?
Many of us cannot stand on a platform and preach, but every day we carry the responsibility of sharing Christ. We are all called to “hold firmly to the message of truth” (Ephesians 1:13) because “the truth will set you free” (John 8:32)
The world is walking in a blackout, blind to the light. “If anyone walks in the night, he stumbles because the light is not in him” (John 12:35). But Christ is the light (John 8:12), and through Him, we are called to be His messengers. First, Christ is light. Second, the Apostles carried His light. Now, all Christians are tasked with the same mission (Philippians 2:14-15).
Ask yourself, what is the cost of silence? What happens when we don’t share the truth of the gospel? “It pleased God through the foolishness of the message preached to save those who believe” (1 Corinthians 1:21). But what if those close to you are following false teaching (Galatians 1:6-7)? Would that shake you to action?
The world is in need of light-bearers. The question is, will you carry it?
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