We respond to God's good tidings by sharing the gospel and proclaiming His mercy to others.
The appropriate response to God's good tidings is one of gratitude and an urgent desire to share the news of salvation. In the sermon, the four lepers, after discovering the abundance of food, recognized the importance of not keeping this good news to themselves, exclaiming that 'this is a day of good tidings.' This mirrors the Great Commission given by Christ to His followers in Matthew 28:19-20, where He commands believers to 'go therefore and make disciples of all nations.' As Christians, it is imperative to act upon our salvation experience, inviting others to partake in the mercy that we ourselves have received, thus fulfilling our calling to be ambassadors for Christ.
Scripture References:
2 Kings 7:9-10, Matthew 28:19-20
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