Within recent weeks I have seen people on the news recounting having been delivered from flood waters, or of being rescued after a fall in the mountains, and being dragged to safety from a burning vehicle. These are stories those individuals will probably recount more than once. Being experiences they are likely to never forget, they will probably tell of their deliverance and rescue again and again.
In one of David’s psalms, he expressed. . .
“(9) I have told the glad news of deliverance in the great congregation; behold, I have not restrained my lips, as you know, O Lord. (10) I have not hidden your deliverance within my heart; I have spoken of your faithfulness and your salvation; I have not concealed your steadfast love and your faithfulness from the great congregation.” (Psalm 40:9-10 ESV)
What is it that our lips cannot be restrained from sharing again and again? Are we living continually mindful of the great deliverance and rescue that is ours in Christ? In Him we have been delivered from this present evil age. (Galatians 1:4) We have been delivered from the domain of darkness to the kingdom of the Son. (Colossians 1:13) We have been delivered from the wrath of God. (Romans 5:9; 1 Thessalonians 1:10) We have been delivered from the fear of death. (Hebrews 2:15) And by the Son, we have been freed from our sins. (Revelation 1:5) Do we not have a story to tell, having been delivered from that which has been accomplished not by the heroism of humanity but by the loving provision from above?
Peter encouraged his readers. . .
“(15) but in your hearts honor Christ the Lord as holy, always being prepared to make a defense to anyone who asks you for a reason for the hope that is in you; yet do it with gentleness and respect,” (1 Peter 3:15 ESV)
May our story of deliverance and hope be shared so that others will be drawn to experience the same in Christ!
Have a great day REMEMBERING WE HAVE A STORY TO TELL!
Carl
