Good News

Today we have the opportunity to “join into” the wonderful life of Jesus Christ. There has never been any better news. Unfortunately for the people of our world, this opportunity of extreme grace will soon end. Through-out history worldly people have called this Good News a ridiculous theory but a few people believed it and have died for the message. The fact that the Son of God became a human and lived with us is hard to believe.  

The complete story of God’s good news is complicated. However a complete understanding of what God is doing is not required for redemption. It is by simple faith that we can obtain this great opportunity. Although the born-again experience is simple, usually religious people will complicate it by requiring many pointless requirements. Keeping rules is not required by the Good News that Jesus gave to us.   

Preaching the gospel to others is the Christian goal on earth. But it is impossible for us to change the attitude or nature of other people. Paul proclaimed the answer: For I am not ashamed of this Good News about Christ. It is the power of God at work, saving everyone who believes… Romans 1:16 (NLT). The Good News has the special power of the Spirit contained in it. This power of the Spirit has the ability to change any ungodly nature into a pure one.

The Good News and the special power it contains, make it possible to live a life that the world does not understand. Paul also gave us the purpose for this new life. He said: For God is working in you, giving you the desire and the power to do what pleases him. Phil 2:13 (NLT). Yes, the Christian life is all about doing the things that please God. This includes everything, both our internal thinking and external activities. 

Understanding that the Gospel News contains special power that allows us to reach out to the unsaved with confidence. Jesus preached about the Good News even before He died: “The time promised by God has come at last!” he announced. “The Kingdom of God is near! Repent of your sins and believe the Good News!” Mark 1:15 (NLT). The power of the Spirit will give us the proper things to say when we witness to others.

The Bible talks about overcoming the world we live in. this means that we must never allow our discouragements to ruin our simple faith in Jesus. The Bible says: You must continue to believe this truth and stand firmly in it. Don’t drift away from the assurance you received when you heard the Good News. Col 1:23 (NLT). When our load of sin is lifted at first we are excited. But as time goes by we must hold tightly to our first love. 

God’s grace, peace and hope are so valuable that we must never give up loving Him. My friends, the Good News is well worth dying for. It is worth it all both today and forever.