Last Sunday I included the Great Commission in my sermon. Jesus said for his followers go into all the world and proclaim the Gospel. Last night while presenting a devotion, a pastor said the Greek word really translates “going” which changes the thought somewhat. While you are going into the world, while you are going about your daily life, share the Gospel. Either way, it’s not always the easiest task to work Jesus into the conversation. Christians bear a large responsibility. It comforts me to know that we are not alone in proclaiming the glory of God. It also comforts me that those who need to find connection to God and don’t hear that word either because no one around them is sharing or because they have isolated themselves from others can still find that witness in the beauty and majesty of nature. When Jesus entered Jerusalem with crowds praising him, the Pharisees told Jesus to make them stop. “I tell you,” he replied, “if they keep quiet, the stones will cry out.” It would do us good to periodically get away from the light pollution of the city and spend some time looking to the heavens to see what they are saying about our Creator.
We look to you, O God for strength, healing, guidance and comfort. Life can be overwhelming and we need you. Thank you for constantly reminding us through the world around us that you are there and you are great and you will endure forever. Amen.
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