Good news becomes bad news when it is announced without peace and joy. Anyone who proclaims the forgiving and healing love of Jesus with a bitter heart is a false witness. Jesus is the Savior of the world. We are not. We are called to witness, always with our lives and sometimes with our words, to the great things God has done for us. But this witness must come from a heart that is willing to give without getting anything in return. The more we trust in God's unconditional love for us, the more able we will be to proclaim the love of Jesus without any inner or outer conditions.
-- Henri Nouwen
But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes to you. Then you will be My witnesses to testify about Me in Jerusalem, throughout Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.
- Words of Jesus recorded in Acts 1:8 (GWT)
I'll Be Your Good News Witness, Lord!
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Thursday, August 16, 2012
Saturday, July 30, 2011
Making Sure
Lord, I want to spend the rest of my days making sure I know You and making sure You know me and making sure You are made known to everyone in this world You will entrust me to tell about You. My heart cries out, "No more missed opportunities!" In Your Wonderful Name, I pray, Jesus. Amen
...Be My Witnesses... (Acts 1:8b)
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...Be My Witnesses... (Acts 1:8b)
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