“In as much as many have taken in hand to set in order a narrative of those things which have been fulfilled among us, 2 just as those who from the beginning were eyewitnesses and ministers of the word to us, 3 it seemed good to me also, having had perfect understanding of all things from the very first, to write to you an orderly account, most excellent Theophilus, 4 that you may know the things in which you were instructed” (Luke 1:1-4)
Jesus Christ transformed the world with His mission to save the lost. The gospel writers record the redeeming power of God in the passion of Christ. Now the message of hope has been entrusted to us, will you answer the call to make Him known to a lost culture?
Imagine having a front row seat at history’s grand story of redemption with Jesus as the leading actor. That is what you get from the gospel according to Luke. Luke a historian and well-known physician in the first century, gives his readers an eyewitness account of the revolutionary life of Christ. The coming of Jesus is the most important event in human history and it continues to impact societies and cultures even to this day.
Not too long ago we celebrated the resurrection of Jesus Christ on Easter Sunday. As I meditated upon the significance of living in Christ, I began to think about the impact the gospel has had in my family and in my own life. It became apparent to me that many of us have not shared the joy of knowing Christ with our culture. And what an impact it would make upon our culture today if every Christian were willing and equipped to share their faith.
I am often reminded of the fact that we, followers of Jesus Christ have been made stewards of God’s message of salvation to the world. God did not entrust this message to angels but to us. That stewardship was given as part of Christ’s final commandment to His disciples. His charge to carry the gospel to the whole world is called the Great Commission.
Christ came and died a death that He did not deserve. He paid the price for sins that He did not commit. He offered His life as a ransom for sinners, bound to a sinner’s hell. Christ came to offer the hope of eternal life and has since undertaken the greatest recruiting effort in the history of humankind. He is calling those of us who have tasted the gift of salvation to become carriers of the message of hope.
Christ has given us the responsibility of bringing this message of hope to a lost world. People need to hear to hear that Christ is the answer to our spiritual poverty. They need to hear that God is able bring rest and comfort to their weary souls. They need to know that there is hope for a brighter tomorrow in Christ. According to Bible, God is not “willing that any should perish but that all should come to repentance” (II Peter 3:9). God’s desire for every human life is eternal life in Jesus Christ. I am often comforted by the hope that anchors my faith—Jesus Christ overcame death to give me victory over sin and death. Jesus is still the answer for the world and our culture.
PRAYER
Our gracious Lord, the call is too high for any of us. But we thank you that the Holy Spirit will empower us to fulfill the Great Commission. God, help us to answer the call to become passionate messengers of the blessed hope. I pray for those that have yet to come to Christ, may we be witnesses of your grace to them. In Jesus’ name, I pray. Amen!
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