Yoour Move | Tuesday
Tuesday | June 23
This Week's Focus:
Every Christians story points to a larger story. It points to The Story. It is the simplest way to engage those around you with the story of Christ. Pointing out how God interacted with you, saved you from your sin, extends grace and forgiveness daily as He works to make you more like him, and blesses you along the way.
Every Christians story points to a larger story. It points to The Story. It is the simplest way to engage those around you with the story of Christ. Pointing out how God interacted with you, saved you from your sin, extends grace and forgiveness daily as He works to make you more like him, and blesses you along the way.
Scripture
Scripture Helps Us Hear God And Live His Truth.
“No, go back to your family, and tell them everything God has done for you.” So he went all through the town proclaiming the great things Jesus had done for him.
Luke 8:39 NLT
Luke 8:39 NLT
Jesus' Command
As we set out this week, we begin with an encounter that ends with a direct request from Jesus to "go and tell all God has done for you."
A man has just encountered Jesus in a wonderful way. He's been healed of possession, and he wants to respond by following him. Instead, Jesus tells him to go back home and share his experience with others. This seems at odds with earlier instances in which Christ encouraged people to remain silent after a miraculous healing (Luke 5:14). Why was this moment different?
The difference was that Jesus knew the influence of this man's story. If we look a little further back in the passage, we see that after Jesus healed him, the community was frightened. So great was their fear that they actually asked him to leave. Jesus knew that the man's report of what had happened would change their hearts and lead them from rejection to faith.
Our stories are just as impactful. The details may be different, but we still have an encounter with Jesus who saves us. Our lives are altered. We live differently now because of what happened. Retelling this story is a simple way to share the Gospel with those you know.
The beauty of it being your story, is that it is your story. You already know it. If a question is asked, you know the answer because it happened to you.
A man has just encountered Jesus in a wonderful way. He's been healed of possession, and he wants to respond by following him. Instead, Jesus tells him to go back home and share his experience with others. This seems at odds with earlier instances in which Christ encouraged people to remain silent after a miraculous healing (Luke 5:14). Why was this moment different?
The difference was that Jesus knew the influence of this man's story. If we look a little further back in the passage, we see that after Jesus healed him, the community was frightened. So great was their fear that they actually asked him to leave. Jesus knew that the man's report of what had happened would change their hearts and lead them from rejection to faith.
Our stories are just as impactful. The details may be different, but we still have an encounter with Jesus who saves us. Our lives are altered. We live differently now because of what happened. Retelling this story is a simple way to share the Gospel with those you know.
The beauty of it being your story, is that it is your story. You already know it. If a question is asked, you know the answer because it happened to you.
Reflection
Reflection Helps Us Pause, Listen, And Let God Speak To Our Hearts.
- Where have I been overcomplicating sharing my story with others?
- What impact could sharing my story have with those around me?
Journaling Prompts
This Is A Safe Place To Be Honest With God
- Write out your story. Celebrate how God has moved in your life!
- Ask God to reveal who to share your story with this week.
Weekly Memory Verse
Read It Once A Day. Let It Shape How You Think And Pray This Week.
Prayer
Through Prayer, We Talk To God And Listen For His Guidance.
Lord, thank you for all you have done in my life. I praise you for your blessings and goodness in every season. Help me to have the courage to tell others of who you are through my story. Amen.
Come Back Tomorrow
Join us tomorrow as we explore Paul's persuasive example of his story.