Some of the greatest stories ever written appear in the Old Testament. Take for example 2 Kings 7, where we read of a time when the Syrian army besieged Samaria. After a period of time the food ran out and the city of Samaria was in a bad way, even to the extent that the people were sinking to cannibalism just to survive. There was no hope for rescue, but then God intervened. He made the besieging Syrians think another army was coming, and they fled for their lives, leaving all their possessions and supplies behind.
Outside the gate of starving Samaria sat 4 lepers. In desperation they decided to surrender to the Syrians, but they arrived to discover the Syrian hordes gone. Ravenous, they tore into the food supplies and stuffed themselves with food. But then they looked at each other and said, "We do not well: this day is a day of good tidings, and we hold our peace." (2 Kings 7:9) They went back to the city to share the good news, and the starving people of Samaria shared in the bounty.
Whenever I read that story, I'm reminded of our responsibility to share the good news of Jesus Christ. Christians feast daily on the wonderful thought that He loves us and gave Himself for us. We are saved, and secure in Him.
And yet all around us people are starving for want of that good news. People need to hear about Jesus and His love for them. When we are silent, We do not well: this day is a day of good tidings, and we hold our peace.
Will you share the good news with somebody today?
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