There is absolutely nothing like being able to celebrate good news with someone who receives it. I was on the phone with one of our NLC family members who received long awaited good news tonight. I almost lost it when he told me! We’ve been waiting for and pursuing this for a few years now, and it finally came. The interesting thing about good news is that it removes hopelessness. His entire tone and personality changed from hearing the good news. He left doom and gloom and experienced relief and peace for the first time in a long time!

This experience reminds me that we have the best news ever! The GOSPEL is the story of our being saved and set free from a hopeless situation. It is the story of our restoration, redemption and renewal. The good news of Jesus changes everything for someone who will listen, and then believe. The GOSPEL is my story, it is your story and our mission must be to see it become the story of our neighbors, friends, and family members who haven’t heard it yet.

Take some time with me right now to pray for several people who have yet to hear and believe that Jesus changes everything!

Celebrating,

Pastor Ryan