Tell the Story

October 22

(Luke 24:33-35 NIV) ““They got up and returned at once to Jerusalem. There they found the Eleven and those with them, assembled together {34} and saying, "It is true! The Lord has risen and has appeared to Simon." {35} Then the two told what had happened on the way, and how Jesus was recognized by them when he broke the bread.””

(Luke 8:36-39 NIV) ““Those who had seen it told the people how the demon-possessed man had been cured. {37} Then all the people of the region of the Gerasenes asked Jesus to leave them, because they were overcome with fear. So he got into the boat and left. {38} The man from whom the demons had gone out begged to go with him, but Jesus sent him away, saying, {39} "Return home and tell how much God has done for you." So the man went away and told all over town how much Jesus had done for him.””

(Acts 1:8 NIV) “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.”

When you meet someone who has risen from the dead, it’s hard to keep it a secret. The two men who met Jesus on the road to Emmaus couldn’t wait to get back to Jerusalem and tell the story. When they arrived, they found the other disciples also telling the story. Jesus wants us to tell the story. After He had driven a legion of demons from a man in the region of Gerasenes, He commanded the man to return home and tell the story in the ten city area where he lived. Do you realize how the world could be changed if every Christian just told their story? Jesus does! And that’s why He commanded us to be His witnesses in our community, and even “to the ends of the Earth.” The church needs people who will tell their story. Speak up church! Take the muzzle off. But remember… to tell the story, you must first have a story. Have you met the risen Christ? Maybe it’s time for a meeting! -- Friar Tuck’s Word of the Day