Saturday, January 20, 2018
1 John 1:3 That which we have seen and heard we declare to you, that you also may have fellowship with us; and truly our fellowship is with the Father and with His Son Jesus Christ.
JESUS MAKES A POWERFUL IMPRESSION!
They say that a good product will sell itself. You can tell by the way people talk. If they like a new product, they not only use it for themselves. They tell their friends. They recommend the product to others. Likewise, when people are satisfied with their doctor or their mechanic or their barber, they spread the word, especially when the subject comes up in conversation.
We could say that Jesus Christ has the same effect on His believers. He truly makes a powerful impression. Through the revelation of Scripture, the Christian knows the power that Jesus has. The Christian has experienced the blessings of having Christ as his all-sufficient Savior from sin. The believer (namely you and me ) knows that his sins are forgiven through the blood atonement of his Lord. On that solid basis he is confident of his place in heaven. To borrow a commercial expression of our day-- the Christian is "sold" on Jesus. He understands what Christ has done for him and is willing to share his "recommendation" with the people in his life. Through the power of the Gospel God gives us the inner conviction not only to trust in Christ, but also to confess His name before the world.
Don't be surprised to see that Christianity has spread all over the earth. Don't be surprised to find that the Bible is the most published book of all time. The name of Jesus and the message of His Word have echoed in the hearts and mouths of Christians down through the ages. It's all part of the Master's plan. He continues to make a powerful impression on all who are His own.
-- From the "Lutheran Spokesman"
