Telling Others About the Things We Love
Runners
are a proud bunch. To be sure, we are in the vast minority, and we know that we
are, but that in no way makes us shy about our sport. In fact, we often talk
about running (even to our non-running friends), wear race shirts that easily
identify us as runners, and even put stickers on our vehicles (like the one
below). We’ve also been known to be so
enthusiastic about our sport that we are ready to answer questions others may
have and eager to recruit others to running.
We
aren’t shy about it because we enjoy the benefits, because we know that others
would benefit from it too, and because, well, we just like it! Maybe you’re not a runner, but chances are
there’s some activity, person, or relationship that you are proud of and often
talk about. Golfers, hunters, shoppers, crocheters (is that a word?!),
grandparents, dog lovers, horse enthusiasts, bridge players, and word puzzle
lovers alike have been known to be very open about their passion.
Now,
here’s the point: how quick are we to talk to others about our faith? How
enthusiastic are we about our relationship with God? Are we so “proud” to be a
part of God’s family that we naturally talk about it? There are a couple of
things to consider here.
First,
it’s completely natural to talk about things or people we like and to share
good news with those we know. If a man makes a hole-in-one, everyone in the
same zip code will know about it! If a lady finds a 90% off sale, she will call
all her friends (after she has bought all she wants, of course!). With every
birth, phone calls are made and pictures are posted; parents fawn and
grandparents gloat. It’s just natural.
Second,
God wants us to tell others the good news we already know. In multiple
passages, (Matthew 28:18,19; Mark 16:15,16; and many others ) He either overtly
tells us to tell others, or shows us examples of those who shared the good
news. This is His priority (Luke
19:10) and therefore should be our
priority!
So, who
will you tell about the One you love?
Gotta
run!
Keith
Keith
