PRIVILEGE & AUTHORITY

Today's reading: Romans 1-3

"Through Christ, God has given us the privilege and authority to tell Gentiles everywhere what God has done for them, so that they will believe and obey him, bringing glory to his name." Romans 1:5 NLT

Paul could have mentioned any of the many perks Christianity provides in this verse...

The privilege of eternity?

The privilege of adoption?

The privilege of salvation?

A mansion in heaven?

The power to pray and have God's attention?

But he mentions in this verse the privilege and authority of telling the Good News.

And he mentions it because of the fruit it produces--more children to tell of the Good News.

Of all the benefits you have of being a child of God, do you consider being able to share your salvation story with another as one of your most prized? Most valuable? Most kingdom-promoting?