1 Peter 1:25b

I know that the sky is blue. I know that 2 plus 2 equals 4. I also know that Jesus Christ is the Son of God who came to earth to live, die, and rise again for the forgiveness of our sins, and He offers new life to you and me for trusting in Him. There is a big difference between those first two facts and the third one. Knowing the gospel (good news) of Jesus Christ is more than an intellectual fact. It has a transformative impact on my life. When you embrace the good news and accept Christ as your Savior, it changes everything! It changes the way you act and interact in this world. It's no longer about living for yourself, but now we should see through the lens of "how do my actions show love to others and love to God?" Our lives should be a light shining bright in a dark world. Our lives should be a living demonstration of the good news!

PASSAGE: 1 Peter 1:25b - "And this word is the good news that was preached to you."

PAUSE: The Gospel, or the “Good News,” is more than Christ’s death and resurrection. The “good news” occurs every time we open the Bible and read it, every time we obey the commands of Scripture. The "good news” is felt when we love the unlovable or our neighbors without any strings attached other than obedience to love one another. Love one another and show the Gospel.

PRAYER: Heavenly Father, I embrace the Gospel. I believe in it, but I realize it is more about living the Gospel than just accepting it as truth.