Namely, that through the gospel the Gentiles are fellow heirs, fellow members of the body, and fellow partakers of the promise in Christ Jesus.
Ephesians 3:6
Into the Text
Whenever I find a new TV show, book, or restaurant I like, I want to make sure that people know about it, and I waste no time in telling them. I want them to experience the same joy that I have.
Though this is a silly example, it is the way that Paul lived his life. Paul had been so radically changed by the gospel that he spent every day of his life sharing the good news, building up the church, and challenging the church to rightly seek after Christ. He even did this from a prison cell.
Paul could have easily given into despair for his prison sentence, yet he chose to view himself as a prisoner for Christ. He looked at his circumstances as another opportunity to witness to those around him, pray for the churches he had founded, visited, or heard of, and to train up new believers.
Have you been so changed by the gospel of Jesus that you can’t help but share it with others? It means that in every interaction and every relationship, you have the opportunity to share the love of Christ, whether through explicitly sharing the gospel or being the hands and feet of Christ.
You have a story to tell! The Holy Spirit is with you and in you to give you the words and the courage to share Christ with others.
The gospel changes everything. It did for Paul, and it still does today. Let’s not waste our days but diligently seek to share Christ wherever we may be.
Prayer
Jesus, thank you for entrusting me with the good news of the gospel. I pray that you will help me steward my days for your sake and to give me opportunities and courage to speak about you. Amen.