What appeals to you more, something tasteless and bland or something full of flavor? I never met anyone who talked about how much they enjoyed their cough medicine. We, naturally, prefer something tastier, like a steak or a cinnamon roll. Likewise, we prefer to go to a celebration instead of a funeral.

The point I am trying to make is that the Gospel that we are encouraged to share is supposed to be really good news, but too often we present it as though it were something as yucky as cough medicine. The expressions on our faces when sharing the Good News resemble those who are attending a funeral. The truth is, the gospel is the greatest and most incredible story ever told, so we should not be able to keep it to ourselves as though it were something embarrassing.

I submit to you that the disciples of Jesus did in no way view the Gospel like it was something embarrassing that they felt forced to share. To the contrary, the Good News they shared was something they had actually experienced. To the disciples of Christ, the Good News was such wonderful news that they could hardly wait to share it with others everywhere they went.

Think back to when you had your first born child. You could hardly wait to tell all your friends the good news. It was such wonderful news; you had to share it as soon as possible. Well that is exactly how the disciples were affected by what they had seen and experienced. These men could hardly wait to tell everyone the Good News.

I should always share the Gospel like it is really Good News. I should never share the Gospel like I have been given a burdensome homework assignment. Furthermore, If I share the Gospel as though it were something tasteless, then my listeners will most likely look for an excuse to change the subject. Instead, I should always be eager to share a Gospel that is full of hope and glory - something that will be wonderful and healing news to those who are lost in sin and desperately need to hear it.