I love reading biographies. Especially biographies of people whom God greatly used to do wonderful things and to impact and changes lives. I love reading about George Mueller, who trusted God completely to supply his needs and through prayer and faith in Almighty God was able to build great orphanages in England and impact thousands of people around the world. I like to read about David Livingstone who was the first missionary to plunge into the heart of Africa with the message of the Gospel. I enjoy reading about Dwight Moody, who was a shoe salesman, yet God touched his heart, and with no formal training – he went on to become one of the greatest evangelists in the history of America and founded the Moody Bible Institute. And, I enjoy reading stories in the Bible about men whom God used such as Elijah and Elisha and many others. All of these true life stories inspire and motivate me to want to do more for Jesus Christ myself. And I know we serve the same God they served.
However, while all of these stories are amazing and inspiring, they pale in comparison to the greatest story ever told. The story of how God sent His only Son Jesus Christ to die on the cross for our sins! The story of the Gospel of Jesus Christ is awesome, life-changing, and amazing! There is no greater story of love, of mercy, of kindness, and of grace than the story of Jesus and His life, His death, and His resurrection. The story never gets old, and I could never tire of telling it. Truly it is the Greatest story ever told. But even more amazing is the fact that it’s also a TRUE story!
How often do we stop and think about the amazing truth behind this story? Almighty God, the Creator, the King of Kings and Lord of Lords, loved us enough to send His ONLY SON to DIE for us!!! And then, Jesus – God’s Son, came to this earth. He lived here on this same planet earth that we live on. He spent His entire life living for others, helping others, and putting others first. And then He GAVE HIS LIFE for our sins, and DIED on the Cross. What an AMAZING story of LOVE!! And of course, He didn’t stay dead! He ROSE from the grave!! And now is in Heaven with our Heavenly Father waiting for the day when WE TOO will be there!!
How can we not share this story with EVERYONE we come in contact with? The story that can change hearts and impact lives for ALL of ETERNITY!! We should LOVE this story and the One whom the story is about with ALL of our HEARTS, MINDS, and STRENGTH!
We should delight with GREAT Joy in the words to the song written by Fanny Crosby:
Tell me the story of Jesus,
Write on my heart every word.
Tell me the story most precious,
Sweetest that ever was heard.
Tell how the angels in chorus,
Sang as they welcomed His birth.
“Glory to God in the highest!
Peace and good tidings to earth.”
Tell me the story of Jesus,
Write on my heart every word.
Tell me the story most precious,
Sweetest that ever was heard.
Truly NO OTHER STORY can compare!
“For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish, but have eternal life.” (John 3:16)