Mark 16:15-20 read 'He said to them, "Go into all the world and preach the good news to all creation. Whoever believes and is baptized will be saved, but whoever does not believe will be condemned. And these signs will accompany those who believe: In my name they will drive out demons; they will speak in new tongues; they will pick up snakes with their hands; and when they drink deadly poison, it will not hurt them at all; they will place their hands on sick people, and they will get well."
After the Lord Jesus had spoken to them, he was taken up into heaven and he sat at the right hand of God. Then the disciples went out and preached everywhere, and the Lord worked with them and confirmed his word by the signs that accompanied it.
"Go into all the world" we have be told to Go. The disciples did. This message wasn't just for them but Every Christian. Go and tell all creation.
Acts 1:8 says "But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth." This shows that the message isn't just for Jews but Gentiles as well. We are not to keep it to ourselves.
Matthew 5:15-16 says "Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house. In the same way, let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and praise your Father in heaven." As a Christian we should shine bright and be noticeable before man. Are what you are reflect this? Is there a difference about you? A light that shines that can only come from God. One of my favorite verses is Acts 13:47 For this is what the Lord has commanded us: " 'I have made you a light for the Gentiles, that you may bring salvation to the ends of the earth.' God made us a light to shine. To change the world. To bring salvation to all people. That is what i am doing. Whether it is at university, at work or this time I am in Japan, my impact on people can leave a lasting impression. I might not see these but I know that it is a ripple effect. It will grow, expand. For God's glory always.
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