THE LORD’S NEWSPAPER BOY
This was God’s instruction to His prophet Ezekiel as he was given a word from the Lord for Egypt and its pharaoh. This is still the instruction God gives to all His prophets. They are to speak saying, “Thus saith the Lord God.”
The late Evangelist Billy Graham was known for the phrase, “The Bible says…” He never spoke on his own authority. His authority was the Bible, the Word of God. He was unapologetic about the source and authority of his message. It was not his message. It was the Lord’s. He was God’s messenger.
I am under the same commission as Ezekiel and Billy. I am called to speak and say, “Thus saith the Lord.” As I do so, I often tell my congregation that I am the Lord’s newspaper boy. For the gospel is good news. And it’s my job to roll it up, put a rubber band around it, and throw up to their front door. I throw it as hard as I can in the power of the Spirit. Yet, they still have to open their heart’s door and receive it.
That’s what this little devotion is. It’s the rolled up, rubber-banded, thrown-at-your-door, good news! Will you open up the door of your heart and believe it? As Jesus said, “Behold, I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears My voice and opens the door, I will come in to him and dine with him, and he with Me” (Rev. 3:20).
PRAYER: Dear Father, You have called every believer to proclaim the good news, the gospel of Jesus Christ. We are all called to be “newspaper boys” for You. Strengthen our arms to throw it true. Knock on heart doors that they may open up and receive it. In Jesus’ name, amen.