Vital Signs: Wednesday, July 16, 2025

Stretch for the Gospel

"A minister who can preach a sermon without addressing sinners does not know how to preach." — Charles Spurgeon

“This is my command—be strong and courageous! Do not be afraid or discouraged. For the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.” - ‭‭Joshua‬ ‭1‬:‭9‬ ‭NLT‬‬

How could we ever claim to preach without mentioning God’s deep love for us, a love so profound that He was willing to do what He hated to accomplish what He loved by putting His own Son on the cross for mankind?

Far too many who claim to follow Christ have lived years without sharing the good news of the gospel. Call it fear or anything else, but I’m here to remind you that the Spirit of God provides the boldness and power we need to carry this great news to the world.

I believe with all my heart that we are pregnant with the greatest news in existence, the gospel of Jesus. That spiritual pregnancy must give birth so others might know, but it will never happen without some stretching. I pray we finish our journey on earth with more stretch marks than any mother because we were willing to be stretched and step outside our comfort zones to share Jesus.

Grant it, Jesus. ❤️👊