Cop-Out

 

“Declare His glory among the heathen; His marvelous works among all nations.” (1 Chronicles 16:24)

God’s Word has been proclaimed and recorded on stone, parchment, paper, tapes, disks, and electronic devices to declare God’s glory, tell of His greatness and wondrous works. God has done and continues to do His part, and we should shout it out as did the many faithful of times past. How do we do this, carry out the Great Commission of spreading the Good News? Word of mouth is always a good starting point; hand-written notes are a nice personal touch; donating Bibles and funds to supply them are blessings to people without one. Magazine and newspaper articles, books, recordings—social media—are more ways of telling others about God and His love.

Interestingly, the New Living Translation of the Bible uses the term “publish” rather than “declare” the glory of God and His marvelous deeds to everyone. Who would have thought only decades ago that telling all nations about God and His Son could happen without physically sending people around the world or even to our little spot in it? From the comfort of our home, workplace, or place of worship, we can post Bible studies, sermons and music, daily devotionals, and words of encouragement electronically via the Internet, reaching places we may never visit.  

Waiting for God to “inspire” you to tell others about Him is a cop-out; believers are commanded to declare, or publish, the Good News of God’s love, amazing works, and salvation through Jesus—now (Matthew 28:19–20). Helpful resources are available; we have no excuse.