Preach what?

"(Jesus) appointed Twelve, whom he also named Apostles, that they might be with him and he might send them forth to preach..."

Mark 3:14

 

Preach what, exactly?  This was the question put forth on Pray-as-you-go this morning.  What was the message Jesus sent his Apostles forth to preach? And what is the message we are each called to preach to a waiting world today?  Good food for thought!  I immediately thought the message I feel called to "preach" is that God loves us.  At this point on my spiritual journey, I feel the most important message of God is love.  This tired old world is hurting and sad.  It needs the love and comfort of God.  In our Psalm today, "In the shadow of your wings I take refuge..." (Psalm 57:2) People in the world are seeking refuge in all the wrong things: money, drugs, power, success.  When the shelter God provides under those powerful wings is love. Today, let's think about the message God is putting into our minds and hearts to proclaim. It may be different for each of us, but one thing is certain: we each have a message and a responsibility to preach it.  Blessings on your Friday and weekend!  Love, heidi