April 9, 2010 - Do Not Keep Silent About Good News

Meditation on 2 Kings 7

In this account, God had done something great for the nation of Israel so that their enemies had departed from their capital, Samaria. The lepers who had to stay outside the city by law knew about it. Yet they did not notify the citizens inside the city.

Finally they said to one another, "We are not doing right. This day is a day of good news, but we are keeping silent; if we wait until morning light, punishment will overtake us. Now therefore come, let us go and tell the king's household." (v. 9 NASB) Of course this was predicted by the prophet, Elisha already. And it was the lepers who brought to the people such good news.

We as Christians do have the good news today that Jesus has delivered us from the captivity of sins and its punishment. We can enjoy the benefit of eternal life and freedom in Christ. It would not be right if we do not share such good news with our loved ones and friends. God would hold us responsible for not sharing. May we witness for the gospel right away.

For those who refuse to believe God's word and the good news we share, they will meet ill fate like the official at the gate of Samaria. (v. 17-20)