The Gospel "According to You"

There's a sweet old story translated for man
But writ in the long, long ago --
The Gospel according to Mark, Luke, and John
Of Christ and His mission below.

Men read and admire the Gospel of Christ,
With its love so unfailing and true;
But what do they say, and what do they think
Of the Gospel "according to you"?

Tis a wonderful story, that Gospel of love,
As it shines in the Christ life divine,
And oh, that its truth might be told yet again
In the story of your life and mine.

Unselfishness mirrors in every scene,
Love blossoms on every sod,
And back from its vision the heart comes to tell
The wonderful goodness of God.

You are writing each day a letter to men,
Take care that the writing is true,
Tis the only Gospel that some men will read --
That Gospel "according to you."

Author Unknown



This poem fits right in with the theme discussed in the previous post. You never know who is watching the example you're setting as you live life. Do they see someone who is sold out for Jesus, and who is truly different in the way they love God and people -- a born-again, new creation? Or do they just see the same old, same old human nature of those who walk the broad path to destruction? If we are truly citizens of Heaven, let's act like it, and make unbelievers jealous of the Treasure we have in these "earthen vessels"! Perhaps they too will turn to the Lord Jesus, and join us in the camp of those who are the children of God!