Matthew, Mark, Luke and John. Most people are familiar with
these first four books of the New Testament known as the Four Gospels. These
men were divinely inspired to write their accounts of the Gospel, or Good News,
of Jesus’ life on this earth.
But did Jesus’ life end when He left this earth? No more
than it began when He was born a tiny baby. Jesus Christ “was, and is, and is
to come” (Revelation 4:8b, NIV). His life had no beginning and will have no
end. As Jesus Himself put it, “before Abraham was even born, I Am!” (John
8:58b, NLT). This Jesus left this earth and returned to His Father in heaven to
“prepare a place” (John 14:3a, ESV) for those of us who have trusted Him as
personal Lord and Savior.
If you’re still here, you’re still on mission for the Lord
Jesus Christ. Our former pastor once said, “There must be FIVE Gospels in your
life: Matthew, Mark, Luke, John and YOURS. Every day you write a part of your
Gospel. What does your Gospel say?”
Whether you acknowledge it or not, whether you like it or
not, your life is truly the fifth Gospel. Every thought, word and deed is being
recorded not only in heaven but in the observations of those around you who
know you profess to be a child of God.
Go ahead right now and put your name on that fifth Gospel:
Matthew, Mark, Luke, John, [YOU]. How’s your present chapter looking?
“For I am the least of the apostles… But by the grace of God
I am what I am” (I Corinthians 15:9a, 10a, NIV).
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