I have gone through the Greetings given this year and several time they speak of sharing the Good News, the Gospel of Jesus Christ.  Again today the Lord has put on my heart to speak of it.  Those who do not know the salvation of Jesus, are living in darkness.  Believers have the light of Christ!  
 
Today the message asks the question,
“Do you share the good news of salvation in Jesus Christ with others?”
 
Speaking of Jesus,
“In Him was life, and the life was the light of men.”  John 1:4
 
Jesus, Himself tells us in John 8:12,
“Then Jesus spoke to them again, saying, ‘I am the light of the world.  He who follows Me shall not walk in darkness, but have the light of life.’”  
And,
“I have come as a light into the world, that whoever believes in Me should not abide in darkness.”  John 12: 46
 
Jesus tells us in His Sermon on the Mount,
“You are the light of the world. A city that is set on a hill cannot be hidden.” 
“Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father in heaven.”
Matthew 5:14 & 16
 
As Believers we are to share the Good News with those who walk in darkness.  We may think that because it is the gift of evangelists or missionaries, it is theirs to share.  And that they do!  But ‘The Great Commission’ continues today for all Believers,
“Go therefore and make disciples of all nations…”  Matthew 28:19
 
We see in 1 Timothy 2:1-4,
“I urge, then, first of all, that requests, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for everyone-- for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness.  This is good and pleases God our Savior, who wants all men to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth.”
 
I have shared 1 Peter 3:15 several times in the past, but it is apropos for  today’s message:
“But in your hearts set apart Christ as Lord.  Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give a reason for the hope that you have.  But do this with gentleness and respect,.”
 
As we share one on one of our new life, our hope, our trust and faith in Jesus Christ, we are spreading the Good News; the Gospel.  Our loving Father brings the needy hearts that are prepared to hear!  We do not save souls!  It is only God who does!  We are only the messengers of His Good News!
 
Father we join our desires with Your desire that none should perish.  With this desire, be our willingness to speak gently, courageously and fearlessly to those who are walking in darkness.  
 
We give all praise, honor and glory to the One who loves us!  Thank you Lord. Amen