Sharing the Message through Love

Published: Jan. 27, 2021, midnight

b'How can you share the good news of Jesus in a good way? How can you share your beliefs without sounding too pushy or judgmental? If you struggle with this, think about Jesus and the way He shared His good news.\\nJesus healed the sick, caring for peoples\\u2019 earthly needs to show them He had come (1) to bring forgiveness for sin and (2) to one day destroy sin\\u2019s terrible effects, including illness. His cross would bring forgiveness, and His resurrection would pave the way for the resurrection\\u2014the eternal life\\u2014of all who put their trust in Him.\\nThink about the paralyzed man who was lowered down through the roof on a mat to see Jesus. Before Jesus healed him, He told him his sins were forgiven. In faith, the man trusted Jesus to heal him of sin and to destroy the brokenness sin causes\\u2014all in His perfect timing.\\nSince we know we have the hope of the resurrection to eternal life, what we do in the present matters. We are called to love others like Christ loves us, caring for those inside and outside of the church (Matthew 25:34-40; Galatians 6:10; 1 John 4:19). When we share God\\u2019s love by caring for others in word and deed, people often become curious about why we are living like we are (1 Peter 3:15-16). This provides natural opportunities to share Jesus, the way to salvation from sin, brokenness, and death. \\u2022 Bethany Acker\\n\\u2022 Read Galatians 6:10, Ephesians 4:15, 2 Timothy 2:23-26, and 1 Peter 3:15-16. What are some ways you can share the gospel through loving actions? What are important things to remember when you share the gospel with your words? \\n\\u2022 Who is someone you want to share the gospel with? Take some time to pray for them. Ask God to prepare both of your hearts for future conversations about this and for clear opportunities for those conversations to start. \\nTherefore, whenever we have the opportunity, we should do good to everyone\\u2014 especially to those in the family of faith. Galatians 6:10 (NLT)\\n\\xa0\\nRead Verses:\\nMark 2:3-12'