John 1:40-41" One of the two which heard John speak, and followed him, was Andrew, Simon Peter's brother. He first findeth his own brother Simon, and saith unto him, we have found the Messiah, which is being interpreted, the Christ".
It is sad that gossip is shared faster and with more frequency than the good news of salvation. After church service phones all over the world are being use in an effort of spreading the gossip of the day. Friends telling friends who did what, who was with who, and how sister shout to loud really put on a show. But God called us to share the gospel. It is with the gospel that a lost world will be saved. As we see in our text, sharing the gospel is how we bring souls to Christ.
Here in our text we have an example of how this salvation thing is suppose to work. See Andrew heard John preaching, telling the people to repent for the kingdom of God is at hand. Now he didn't gossip and tell his brother how John was dressed, or how his hair wasn't combed or even the food he ate, no Andrew told his brother the good news about Christ. Andrew heard the words of John and believed. Remember faith comes by hearing, and Andrew put himself in the position to hear the gospel of Jesus Christ. Then right away Andrew he went seeking his brother, and brought him to Jesus. We too who have heard and believe the good news of salvation must first seek our family members, and bring them to Jesus. We to often bring the mess of the church home and share it with friends and family instead of bringing home the gospel. Many time our family members and friends stay lost because we share with them the shortcomings of man instead of the glory of God.
Let us make it a point to bring home the good news of salvation and share that with those we love that they to might brings others to Jesus. Gossip might sound good, but believe me it won't save anybody. Share the good news that a lost world might be saved...
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