I got to Bible study this evening and the person who was supposed to lead couldn't make it so I did it. Usually I would spend a few hours and days worrying about it, but for some reason today I felt like I could trust God to say what He wanted to say. I was amazed by how the Holy Spirit used me. I learned so much tonight in the passage we read and everyone else felt like they learned a lot, too.
God really opened my eyes up to something tonight in Romans 10:14-15, which is:
"How, then, can they call on the one they have not believed in? And how can they believe in the one of whom they have not heard? And how can they hear without someone preaching to them?
And how can they preach unless they are sent? As it is written, 'How beautiful are the feet of those who bring good news!'”
Paul is talking to the church in Rome about spreading the good news of Jesus Christ. Usually when I think about sharing the gospel, I think of inviting people to church. But I had a huge realization that I need to share the good news that Jesus Christ loves us so much that he died for us and saves us from our sins and gives us life and peace and joy. And that's not the same as "Jesus wants you to go to church where the pastor might tell you the good news." I feel like I can't even put into words how much of a change in thought this is for me. It's way easier for some reason to invite someone to church than to tell them how great Jesus is. But so much more meaningful to share the real good news. I feel scared but hopeful.
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