Are there people in your life who you care deeply about? Do you care enough to tell them the truth even if you know it will be tough? Do you care enough to tell them the truth with love? Is the truth you tell them the truth of the gospel?
We all have people in our life whom we care about deeply. It may only be one or two. For those who are very blessed, they may have several they love with a deep, genuine love. When we love someone deeply, we often are willing to tell them the truth they need to here.
Many mothers, fathers, sisters, brothers, and friends have had difficult conversations with someone they love. They can be full of tears. The other person may get extremely upset and angry. There may be yelling involved. But there will also be hugs that accompany those tears. When the other person finally realizes the truth has been spoken and they needed to hear it, they will have a deep appreciation for the someone who cared enough to tell them.
The gospel is a truth we all need to hear. We all fall short of the glory of God. We need a Savior. We need to know Jesus lived, died, and rose again for each one of us. We need to know we are loved by God, and we are precious to him. We also need to care enough for others to share the gospel with them. We need to convince them to accept Jesus as their Lord and Savior.
I pray we all have people we care deeply for. I pray we care enough to share the truth with them. I pray each one of us will share the truth of the gospel in love with those we care about. Care deeply for others. Share the truth. Share the gospel. Be truthful in love.
1 Thessalonians 2:8 So deeply do we care for you that we are determined to share with you not only the gospel of God but also our own selves, because you have become very dear to us.
Marty Pressey 