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Apostle Dr. Richard Udoh

Thursday, January 24, 2019

TELL OTHERS WHAT YOU HEARD

“And when they had seen it, they made known abroad the saying which was told them concerning this child. ….”
Luke 2:17–20
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Every Christian is commanded to be a witness to the world. Jesus said, “Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you… Amen” Matthew 28:19–20.

This is not an optional task—it is essential to our obedience to the Lord.

After the shepherds had gone to the manger in person and seen everything had happened just as the angel had told them, they did not just go back to their sheep and keep the news to themselves. Instead they went across the countryside telling everyone they met what they heard and seen. There are no people who do not need to hear the gospel message that a Saviour was born, and God has no other plan for them to hear than for us to tell them.

Notice that the angels did not go from door to door announcing the birth of Jesus. After their initial announcement and song of praise, they went back into the heavens. The good news is not carried around the world by angels, but by men and women who are willing to tell what they have seen and heard. There is nothing more life-changing than meeting Jesus, and we must take the message to others.

The Bible says preach the Word, be prepared in season and out of season; correct, rebuke and encourage--with great patience and careful instruction. 2 Timothy 4:2.

This word is not addressed to preachers only. It includes all the people of God. This can be done anywhere. It is something that can come up any place, any time. Where human hearts are open, seeking, longing, and hurting, there is the opportunity to preach the word.

Prayer: Let Your Word works wonders for me today

Further reading: Genesis 15:1-4

Read through the Bible: Genesis 25 & Matthew 24