Reasons to Tell the World

Introduction: Are you sharing with your neighbors our God’s great love? Why should we tell the world? Well if Jesus Christ has changed your life, then you ought to go and tell! This devotion will give seven reasons for sharing Jesus.

1. The Credibility of Jesus Christ’s Integrity! (Phil 2:5-11)

“Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus: 6Who, being in the form of God, thought it not robbery to be equal with God: 7But made himself of no reputation, and took upon him the form of a servant, and was made in the likeness of men: 8And being found in fashion as a man, he humbled himself, and became obedient unto death, even the death of the cross. 9Wherefore God also hath highly exalted him, and given him a name which is above every name: 10That at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of things in heaven, and things in earth, and things under the earth; 11And that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.”

Either Jesus Christ was a liar, a lunatic, a legend or LORD! Now which was he? Everyone must decide either Jesus was a Mad man, a Bad man or the God man. Hopefully, you are convinced that He was the God man. After all, He has changed this writer’s life! Can you testify?

2. The Changeability of the Holy Spirit’s Movability! (Phil 4:6-19)

“Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God. 7And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus…. But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus.”

Notice the trend:
* The Peace of God
* The Problems
* The Provisions
In other words, the CARE, the PRAYER, the DARE to SHARE!

3. The Audacity of the Enemy’s Religiosity! (Phil 3:1-9)

“4Though I might also have confidence in the flesh. If any other man thinketh that he hath whereof he might trust in the flesh, I more: 5Circumcised the eighth day, of the stock of Israel, of the tribe of Benjamin, an Hebrew of the Hebrews; as touching the law, a Pharisee; 6Concerning zeal, persecuting the church; touching the righteousness which is in the law, blameless…. 7But what things were gain to me, those I counted loss for Christ. 8Yea doubtless, and I count all things but loss for the excellency of the knowledge of Christ Jesus my Lord: for whom I have suffered the loss of all things, and do count them but dung, that I may win Christ.”

It is not what is on the outside that matters but what is on the inside! Talk comes easy. But walking the walk is the proof of the pudding.

4. The Accuracy of Bible Prophecy! (Phil 3:20,21)

“For our conversation is in heaven; from whence also we look for the Saviour, the Lord Jesus Christ: 21Who shall change our vile body, that it may be fashioned like unto his glorious body, according to the working whereby he is able even to subdue all things unto himself.”

We are pilgrims in a strange land. This earth is not our home. We are sojourners in a weary land. Our citizenship is in heaven.

5. The Peace and Security of the Believer’s Destiny! (Phil 1:6)

“6Being confident of this very thing, that he which hath begun a good work in you will perform it until the day of Jesus Christ.”

Our God finishes what He starts! As Christians, we are “UNDER CONSTRUCTION”!

6. The Dependability on God’s Sovereignty! (Phil 2:12,13)

“12Wherefore, my beloved, as ye have always obeyed, not as in my presence only, but now much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling. 13For it is God which worketh in you both to will and to do of his good pleasure.”

Do you get it? We work out what God works in!

7. The Urgency of Eternity! (Phil 1:21-24) 

“21For to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain. 22But if I live in the flesh, this is the fruit of my labour: yet what I shall choose I wot not. 23For I am in a strait betwixt two, having a desire to depart, and to be with Christ; which is far better: 24Nevertheless to abide in the flesh is more needful for you.”

Do you ever feel like this? Ready to go. But like to stay!

Conclusion: Here are seven overwhelmingly convincing reasons to witness who Jesus is and what He has done and is doing.
 
Love y’all,
Dr. Randy Reese