Month: <span>June 2013</span>

Published June 14, 2013

News Travels Fast

by Marilyn Ehle

“When the Lord restored the fortunes of Zion, we were like those who dreamed. Our mouths were filled with laughter, our tongues with songs of joy. Then it was said among the nations, “The Lord has done great things for them.”  Psalm 126:1-2

The blessings of God are not to be kept secret. Without headlines, billboards or radio talk shows, when followers of Christ experience joy in sorrow, peace during conflict or contentment in want, a watching world should be able to say, “The Lord has done great things for them.”

Along with that observation often comes the question, “Who is this Lord who has done great things?” Then comes the opportunity to carefully, lovingly and in the language of the hearer share the good news about the One who extends the blessings.

Without arrogance, superiority or an easily misunderstood “praise the Lord anyway” attitude, but in the simplicity of friend-to-friend verbal exchange, sharing the story of God’s faithfulness in the midst of trial can paint a beautiful picture of the God who never leaves nor forsakes His children.

Father, thank you for always being faithful. Help me be transparent and vulnerable in the midst of difficulties so you and your blessings shine through.

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Published June 14, 2013

Beautiful Feet

by Alec Niemi

“How beautiful are the feet of those who bring good news!”
Romans 10:15b

Email, texting, Skyping, blogging… Perhaps it’s time to rewrite Romans 9:15 to say,  “how beautiful are the fingers of those who type good news.” The social intercourse is missing in today’s styles of communicating and thus some of the beauty is lost.

However in having said that I also realize that the ‘good news’ being referred to in Romans 9 is that, “Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.” (v13) and it goes on to ask, “How, then, can they call on the one they have not believed in? And how can they believe in the one of whom they have not heard?  And how can they hear without someone preaching to them?  And how can anyone preach unless they are sent?” (v14,15a)

The important verb here is ‘sent.’ Now instead of using our feet we use our fingers. When I write an email it is in vain unless I hit SEND. Texting, Skyping, or blogging also requires a final step. ENTER.

The good news is news that has to be shared. We are the ‘feet’ whether it’s delivered in person or by some other means. Our responsibility is to take it out there!

My prayer for us this week

“Heavenly Father, we thank you for the good news. Help us to be ‘beautiful feet’ in spreading the good news of Jesus Christ to everyone we can in whatever manner we can use. In Jesus name amen.”

Have a great week

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