I look around and everyone about me is coughing, with runny noses, fevers and the works; it is just that time of year. It seems like no one is immune; young, old, male, female, rich, poor, black and white alike are all affected. The flu does not care who it infects, it shows no prejudice as it jumps from person to person. The flu does not wait on an invitation; it takes the initiative to accomplish the goal at hand: spread and multiply.
What if we decided to spread the gospel of Jesus Christ in such a way? What if we paid no attention to race or creed? What if status, appearance, and even hygiene did not matter? What if we went about with the gospel as if it was the most important thing we have to share, and with the idea that God wants everyone to hear it? Wait a second. I think I remember reading somewhere in Bible that it is and He does. Yes, now I remember: And then he told them, Go into all the world and preach the Good News to everyone, everywhere. Mark 16:15 (NLT).
I am no rocket surgeon, but I am fairly certain that when Jesus said “everyone, everywhere”, that is exactly what He meant. He did not single out one group, and He did not leave anyone out. You would almost think that God loves everyone, and desires that everybody would come to Him and receive eternal life; you would be right in making that assumption (2Peter 3:9). Unfortunately many people will choose not to accept God’s great gift; but He still extends it to all (Rev. 2:21; Rev. 22:17).
Are you failing to share the gospel with someone because they are different? Maybe you think they will never receive Jesus, or maybe you think they are not good enough. There are dozens of scenarios and hypothetical situations I could come up with, but the answer to the question “Who should we share Jesus with?” will always be the same: everyone, everywhere.
What are you waiting for? He already said, “Go”!
