Jay-Ar E.
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 | | Subject: Our Daily Bread - May 25, 2009 Mon May 25, 2009 1:13 pm | |
| Title: The Witness Of Friends
READ: 1 John 1:1-7
We have seen, and bear witness, and declare to you that eternal life which was with the Father and was manifested to us. —1 John 1:2
Pulitzer Prize-winning author David Halberstam died in a traffic accident 5 months before the publication of his landmark book about the US war in Korea. In the days following the author’s death, fellow writers and colleagues volunteered to conduct a national book tour on his behalf. During every engagement, they paid tribute to Halberstam by reading from his new book and offering personal recollections of their friend.
When it comes to conveying the essence and importance of a person, there’s no substitute for a friend. After the resurrection and ascension of Jesus Christ, His followers began to tell others about the unique Person they had known. “We have seen, and bear witness, and declare to you that eternal life which was with the Father and was manifested to us” (1 John 1:2). Their purpose was that others might come to know God the Father and Christ His Son (v.3).
At times we may feel that witnessing to others about our faith in Christ is a frightening task or a burdensome duty. But talking about a Friend whose presence and influence have transformed our lives helps us see it in a new light.
The gospel of Christ has always been most powerfully presented by the witness of His friends. — David C. McCasland
Lord, help us see, through transformed eyes,
This world of people in despair;
We want to reach out with Your love
To tell them just how much You care. —Sper
The more you love Jesus, the more you’ll talk about Him.
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