One day when Ann was visiting her husband
in the hospital, she began talking with a caregiver who was assisting him. Ann
enjoys engaging people in conversation wherever she is, and she also looks for
ways to talk to people about Jesus. Ann asked the caregiver if he knew what he
wanted to do in the future. When he said he wasn’t sure, she suggested that
it’s important to know God first so He can help with such decisions. He then
pulled up the sleeve of his shirt to reveal “I am redeemed!” tattooed across his
arm.
They realized that they shared a mutual
love for the Lord Jesus Christ! And both had found ways to show their faith in
the One who died to give us life.
The title of an old song by Steve Green
says it best: “People need the Lord.” It’s up to us to find ways to share “the
good news” with them (Ps. 40:9). Not everyone feels comfortable talking to
strangers, and there is no one-size-fits-all method. But God will use our
personalities and His light in us to spread His love.
“I am redeemed!” Let’s allow God to guide
us to find ways to tell others about Jesus Christ, our Redeemer!
The good news of the gospel is too good to keep to ourselves. (RBC)
