Important Messages

As a youngster, I had a few aspirations in life for what I wanted to be when I grew up. Of course I wanted to be a fireman, like every other young boy. Sirens, dalmatians, and fire? This is the definition of excitement for a young boy! After I realized the danger of fire, I backed away from that dream and wanted to be a journalist. I don't have any idea why, other than perhaps getting to wear a black fedora hat with a 3x5 card sticking out of it that says 'press' and having the nickname "Scoop". I'm not sure, but this morning I was thinking about that career path. What a busy week this has been for journalism! First, the Royal Wedding that seemed like something straight out of a fairy tale, I'm told. I was not one of the early risers to watch it. I had one, and it was royal enough for me! Then the week started off by proving Obama was alive, and yesterday, proving Osama was not. If I were a journalist, I would have calloused fingers from all the typing I would have done over the last 10 days or so trying to cover all of the details of every single event that transpired this week! The most important message for a day or two was the wedding in England, and then the most important message for a day or two was President Obama's birth certificate. Currently, the death of Osama bin Laden is the most important message for us to keep current on! It's tiring trying to play the "What's-the-ever-changing-most-important-message-of-the-week" game!

Thankfully, for Christians, the most important message hasn't changed. We have enough to keep current on - sports, stocks, politics, religion, children, schooling, work - we don't need to wonder what the message is this week. The Apostle Paul tells us what the message is as he writes in 1 Corinthians 15, informing us that the gospel is that "Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures, was buried, and that He rose again the third day..." This is the message that has been the most important message, and will continue to be the most important message throughout eternity.

So, if you are feeling particularly journalistic today, grab a pen and a card and share the good news of the death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus with someone who needs it. You can talk about Obama, Osama, or your mama later on. Just get that message of the gospel out of your hands and share it with someone today!