Always Proclaim

Luke 4:16-21
By Harold Dinsmore, M.Div.
© 2007 Harold Dinsmore

             We come to a passage of scripture today on this third Sunday of Advent that really deals with the heart of the matter concerning the gospel.  And that is its proclamation.  Jesus arrives at the synagogue in Nazareth where he is handed the scroll of Isaiah and he begins to read from chapter 61:1-2.  Having read this passage he tells the people in attendance that "today this passage has been fulfilled in  your ears." 

             The spirit of Advent begs the question: why are we not proclaiming Christ more and more since we anticipate his soon return?  The gospel is just that: good news to those who are in need of salvation and the scripture is very clear in presenting the established fact that all of mankind is sinful and in need of a Savior.  Jesus came declaring God to us.  He must continually  be proclaimed to those whom we come in contact with on a daily basis.