The Gospel is NOT a Secret

Reading Ephesians 3:6 this morning

This mystery is that through the gospel the Gentiles are heirs together with Israel, members together of one body, and sharers together in the promise in Christ Jesus.

and the thought kept coming to me that, as in Paul's day, the gospel wasn't meant for just a specific group of people. It was meant to be shared with everyone. For Paul that was anyone else who was not a Jew, in other words. . .Gentiles. And anyone and everyone that accepted Christ became heirs of God's riches and blessings. . .they, too, were members of one body - the Body of Christ. . .and shared together in the promise of Jesus.

Now stay with me. . .this means that the people in Portland, Gresham, Troutdale, Fairview, Damascus, Happy Valley and all of the surrounding areas share in this mystery of the Messiah. Not that they already share in the heir-ship, but there's nothing keeping them from it except their unwillingness to accept Christ as Lord and Savior.

But here's the rub - come in a little closer. . .closer. . .now listen very carefully. . .someone needs to tell them about the mystery of Jesus. IT'S NOT A SECRET!

That ought to take the pressure off of you and me. If you're bad at keeping secrets, you're off the hook. Tell somebody! It's OK. If you like secrets, pass it on to someone who's bad at keeping secrets.

And if you don't live in the northwest, it applies to your area as well.

It's not a secret!!
Mike