Why is it important to "make known His deeds" among non-believers? Rooted in God’s Command “Give thanks to the LORD; call upon His name; make known His deeds among the nations.” (1 Chronicles 16:8; cf. Psalm 105:1; Isaiah 12:4) • The instruction is not optional; it is an imperative. • Obedience demonstrates love for the Lord (John 14:15). • Failing to speak silences a direct command that carries His authority. A Catalyst for Faith • Romans 10:17—“So then faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of Christ.” • When non-believers hear what God has actually done—creation, the cross, personal testimonies—faith finds fertile soil. • God uses our recounting to open blind eyes (Acts 26:18). Guarding Against Forgetfulness • Israel’s history shows how quickly people forget God’s works (Judges 2:10-12). • Speaking His deeds keeps memory alive in us and introduces truth to those who have never heard. • Remembered deeds shape moral choices and worldview. Fuel for Worship • Psalm 96:3—“Declare His glory among the nations, His wonderful deeds among all peoples.” • When outsiders grasp God’s acts, some move from observers to worshipers, fulfilling Revelation 7:9’s vision of a multi-ethnic throng praising the Lamb. • Telling sparks gratitude and awe, both in the teller and the hearer. A Display of His Character • Deeds reveal attributes: – Creation showcases power (Genesis 1). – The Exodus reveals faithfulness and justice (Exodus 14). – The cross displays love and holiness (Romans 5:8). • Non-believers often possess distorted images of God; His historical actions correct the caricatures. Gospel Logic in Everyday Life • Acts 1:8 ties witness to Spirit-empowerment; silence denies the Spirit’s purpose. • Matthew 28:19—The Great Commission centers on telling, baptizing, teaching. • When we make His deeds known, we cooperate with God’s redemptive plan, align our lives with His mission, and experience His presence in new ways (Philippians 1:5-6). Practical Ways to Tell His Deeds • Share Scripture accounts conversationally, not church-language only. • Use personal testimonies: recent answers to prayer, transformed habits, healings. • Highlight historical evidences—empty tomb, fulfilled prophecy—to show reliability. • Serve others tangibly; then explain the deed-doing God who motivates it (Matthew 5:16). • Leverage media: posts, short videos, music, art that center on what God has done. • Practice consistency: build relationships where ongoing storytelling feels natural. Making known His deeds is more than religious talk; it is a divinely mandated, life-giving proclamation that invites the lost into light, stirs worship, and glorifies the One whose works are “great and marvelous” (Revelation 15:3). |
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