We All Spread The Gospel

As I sat and listened intently to our guest speaker’s message last Sunday in church, one particular statement stuck with me. Our guest made a comment, or rather a question of how is he qualified to stand up and give the message. He also encouraged us to just let God be God. In an instant I was given the perfect answer. Anyone who believes in, follows, leans on, and praises our Savior Jesus, is qualified. In my opinion, no one need be ordained, or trained in theology to share an encouraging word from God. Sharing and spreading the Gospel never requires a person to be an expert. They can be male or female, young or old. Required is a love and a passion for God in their life. Each and every one of us can and will see God each day if we look. We will feel His presence and influence if we yes, just let God be God.

In Matthew 4:19, and also in Mark 1:17,Jesus was walking by Lake Galilee and saw Simon, Andrew, James and John who were casting nets. He called out to them saying” Follow Me, and I will make you fishers of men (people). Jesus was choosing His followers and selected ordinary, unqualified people, knowing that they would be the perfect evangelists to share His word. Again, none were ordained, as at that time there was no such thing as a pastor. Actually, even Jesus was not “ordained” as we know of the term. He had no steeple, no credentials, and no theological training. What He did have was the wisdom of our Father, His Father, God. What better tool and gift to possess, than the spirit of God in the heart of a servant?

Now I am in no way trivializing the formal education and training of today’s pastors and church leaders. I can only imagine and respect the complex learning commitment of today that is required in order to lead a congregation. What I am saying is that God puts a passion and spirit into the hearts of each and every one of us who welcome Him into our lives. So when we have an opportunity to share our own personal experiences of God with those around us, we should. People we know and trust carry immense credibility with us. Ordinary people are given extraordinary gifts and opportunities to share God’s word. So yes, let’s let God be God, allowing Him to qualify us to stand up and share him everywhere, including our own church services.

Mike Shindruk

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