"Preach the word! Be ready in season and out of season." 2 Timothy 4:2

From "Vine's Expository Dictionary of Old and New Testament Words"
the Greek word here for preach is "Kerusso and signifies
(a) to be a herald, or, in general to proclaim as in:
Matthew 3:1-2, "In those days John the Baptist came preaching in the wilderness of Judea, and saying, 'Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.'"
(b) to preach the Gospel as a herald,
"Then Paul dwelt two whole years in his own rented house, and received all who came to him, preaching the kingdom of God and teaching the things which concern the Lord Jesus Christ with all confidence." Acts 28: 30-31
(c) to preach the word (the ministry of the Scriptures, with special reference to the Gospel),"
Our opening verse in 2 Timothy is our example here.

Therefore, Kerusso means: to herald, to make known to all the Good News of Jesus Christ. "The Illustrated Dictionary of the Bible, Herbert Lockyer, Sr., Editor" says, "The Great Commission has a broad application that calls all believers to participate in preaching the Gospel (Mark 16:15)."

As Believers we are to make known, to share, the Gospel. Ephesians 4:11 tells us that, "...He Himself (Jesus) gave some to be apostles, some prophets, some evangelists, and some pastors and teachers."
Not all are called to be evangelists, but we all can share with others what the Lord has done in our lives. As we are sensitive to the Holy Spirit's leading and guiding, He will make known the who, the when and the where.
For He knows when a heart is seeking, one that is ready to hear, one that is prepared to receive.

An example of a heart made ready to receive is in Acts 16: 25-31; the conversion of the Philippian jailer (notice the who, when and where):
"But at midnight Paul and Silas were praying and singing hymns to God; and the prisoners were listening to them.
Suddenly there was a great earthquake, so that the foundations of the prison were shaken; and immediately all the doors were opened and everyone's chains were loosed.
And the keeper of the prison, awaking from sleep and seeing the prison doors open, supposing the prisoners had fled, drew his sword and was about to kill himself.
But Paul called out with a loud voice, saying, 'Do yourself no harm, for we are all here.'
Then he called for a light, ran in, and fell down trembling before Paul and Silas.
And he brought them out and said, 'Sirs, what must I do to be saved?'
So they said, 'Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and you will be saved, you and your household." Read the rest of the scenario Vs. 32-34.

This week we were all glued to the TV watching 33 miners being brought up from a hole deep in the earth after 69 days. Those around the world had to see the mighty hand of God in keeping those men. And His grace in providing the wisdom, knowledge and skill of all those involved in the rescue. We heard that when contact was made after 17 days of believing them dead, one of first thing they asked for was a Bible. I pray that each on has come into that saving living relationship with Christ Jesus! And that they eachwould become a herald of the Good News of Jesus Christ! What of testimony of the love of God for all who eyes to see.

I close with the admonition in Jude vs. 21-23, "Keep your selves in God's love as you wait for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ to bring you to eternal life.
Be merciful to those who doubt; snatch others from the fire and save them; to others show mercy, mixed with fear--hating even the clothing stained by corrupted flesh."

Then Jude 24-25 that beautiful Doxology!
"Now to Him who is able to keep you from stumbling, and to present you faultless before the presence of His glory with exceeding joy, To God our Savior who alone is wise, be glory and majesty, dominion and power, both now and forever. Amen"