Food For Thought...

Then Jesus came to them and said, "All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age." - Matthew 28:18-20

I was moved today by something I read. Each day, I try to read from Charles Stanley's publication entitled In Touch. Today's entry convicted me to my core. Here is what Stanley said...

"In Matthew 28:18-20, the Lord gives us what is known as the Great Commission. This is a charge for all of us who believe; we are to go out and spread the truth about Jesus Christ, teaching others what we have been taught. Likewise in 2 Timothy 2:2, Paul instructs Timothy not only to tell others what he has learned but also to encourage those men to tell even more people. In 2 Corinthians 5:20, Paul even states that we, as believers, are 'ambassadors for Christ.' In other words, we are His emissaries to the world. We are to take what we know and make it known to those we encounter. For what purpose? The passage makes it clear that our mission is to help others be reconciled to God. How can we ever doubt the urgency of this message? We have a truth to tell, and we must share it."

Stanley then presents a challenge to readers...

"This week, take the time to write out your faith story, including all the key details. Review this testimony so you'll feel comfortable and confident sharing it with little or no warning. Then, pray for opportunities to share your faith. This shouldn't be scary; just tell your story, and trust the results to God."

What's your story?

You are loved!