Jesus the Bearer of Good News

He who bore your sins is the bearer of Good News.

Listen to Jesus! Believe Jesus for he is your life and salvation!

Jesus left there and went to his hometown, accompanied by his disciples. When the Sabbath came, he began to teach in the synagogue, and many who heard him were amazed.

“Where did this man get these things?” they asked. “What’s this wisdom that has been given him? What are these remarkable miracles he is performing? Isn’t this the carpenter? Isn’t this Mary’s son and the brother of James, Joseph, Judas and Simon? Aren’t his sisters here with us?” And they took offense at him.

Jesus said to them, “A prophet is not without honor except in his own town, among his relatives and in his own home.” He could not do any miracles there, except lay his hands on a few sick people and heal them. He was amazed at their lack of faith

                                                                                                         (Mark 6:1-6 NIV)

There are days that I just marvel at the faith of some of the people around me. There are those who just so absolutely trust the Lord and then there are those who plainly exhibit their lack of trust in him although they may say they do.

Jesus was not trusted by everyone when he walked the earth two thousand years ago. He was especially not trusted by those who knew his family personally. Sometimes, familiarity truly does breed contempt. It is not so different today for those who share the Good News with others. There will be some who will listen. There will be some who will do all they can to turn the ears of the listeners away from the one who speaks God's truth and toward the gossiping back-biters whose aim is to cause dissension and to turn the attention on themselves and their own purposes. There will be those who whisper, "Who do they think they are preaching to us?" "We know him or her. He or she is no different than us." Well, then if the bearer of Good News is no different that you; maybe it's time to start sharing the Good News as they do! 

It is not about the preacher. It is not about the bearer of the Good News. It is about the Good News itself. It is all about the Good News that the bearer brings to others. It is about the Good News that through faith in Jesus as our Savior we have received life in the presence of Almighty God for all eternity.

There will be dissenters. Jesus had dissenters. There are still multitudes today who do not believe him. If others will not believe you and the Good News that you bring do not fret. You can be assured that you are in good company. You are in the company of Jesus and his followers.

God's Peace - Pr. J