Show + Tell Week 2 - Tell the Story

This message calls us back to a fundamental truth: our lives are the living testimony of our faith. When we love our enemies, remain faithful in relationships, and pursue unity amid diversity, we are declaring profound theological truths about God's character. But beyond living out our faith, we must be prepared to clearly articulate the good news of Jesus. The heart of this message centers on Mark 1:14-15, where Jesus proclaims that the kingdom of God has come near. This isn't just about getting to heaven someday; it's about heaven breaking into earth right now. Jesus came to restore all things, to bring God's rule and reign into a broken world characterized by injustice, pain, and death. The good news is that everyone is invited into this kingdom through believing the story of Jesus, repenting from our old ways, and following Him daily. What's liberating about this approach is that we're not given a rigid formula or script. Instead, we're entrusted with a story to tell, one that adapts to each unique person we encounter. We don't bear the burden of convicting people of sin or convincing them of truth; the Holy Spirit does that work. Our role is simply to offer what we have, like the five loaves and two fishes, trusting that God will bless and multiply our humble offering. The challenge before us is to write down the simple story of Jesus, practice telling it out loud, and trust in its power to transform lives.