Some time ago, an 18-year-old girl from Washington State attended a church service in her local community. For the first time in her life, she heard the gospel message from John 3:16-17. The following week, the church received a letter from her. It read:
“Dear Church Members,
Last Sunday, I visited your church and listened to your preacher. He said that all people have sinned against God and, because of their sin, they all face eternal separation from Him. But then he said that God loves all people and sent His only Son, Jesus, into the world to redeem mankind from their sins. He explained that all who believe in Him by faith, confess their sins, and invite Jesus into their lives will go to heaven and live with God for eternity. That was encouraging to hear.
Sadly, my parents died last month. I know they did not believe in Jesus Christ. If what you believe is true, they are in hell today. This compels me to believe that you either don’t truly believe this message yourselves or that you don’t care. You see, we lived just one block from your church, and no one ever told us.”
Listen closely: this story must not happen.
As Christians, sharing the Good News of Jesus’ love, forgiveness, and redemption is not an optional part of your faith—it is your central calling. The Gospel, which means “Good News,” is the heart of the Christian message. Jesus’ life, death, and resurrection are the ultimate demonstrations of God’s love for humanity, providing the only way to salvation and eternal life.
Life is uncertain, and you do not know how much time you have. This makes the message of Jesus urgent. As a follower of Christ, you are called to be His ambassador. It’s non-negotiable. Being an ambassador means representing Christ in your words, actions, and attitudes. It means living in such a way that others see Jesus in you and are drawn to Him. Sharing the Good News is not just about living a life that reflects the transformative power of God’s love—it’s also about speaking up, going out, and telling others about the Gospel.
Sharing the Good News of Jesus’ love, forgiveness, and redemption is both a responsibility and a privilege. It is the means through which God reaches the spiritually lost and brings them into His family. And He wants to use you!
If you’re a Christian, a disciple, a follower of Jesus Christ, you are called to step out in faith, trusting that the Holy Spirit will guide you, give you the words to speak, and prepare the hearts of those who need to hear.
You have Good News—share it. Don’t keep it to yourself. Be faithful in sharing the hope you have in Christ, knowing that through your obedience, God can use you to change lives for eternity.
Go and Tell!
