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)
