Tell the Story

I Love to Tell the Story

As many of you know, I’m currently working toward my Master’s degree in Christian Leadership. Recently in class, we were asked to reflect on how the Gospel speaks to believers—especially those of us who are more mature in our faith. Does the Gospel still move us? Do we take it for granted? Or is it still sweet every time we hear the old, old story?

I’m an avid reader, and I often reread books more than I pick up new ones. (By the way, if you have any great fiction recommendations, let me know!) But among all the books I return to, none draw me back more than the Gospels. I especially love the Gospel of John. In truth, I fell in love with Jesus through John’s words. Every time I revisit these books, they teach me something new.

I’ve learned how to love because of how deeply I am loved. I’ve learned how to forgive because of how fully I’ve been forgiven. I’m still learning to pray better—not out of obligation, but because talking with my best friend is essential to our relationship. Sometimes, I get lost in the awe of God's limitlessness, holiness, and majesty—and I forget that this same God is always right here with me, caring for me like the smallest atom in a vast universe. While I’m often too busy, Jesus never is.

Jesus didn’t have to come in the flesh. God could’ve started over after humanity’s first rebellion. But instead, His boundless love was poured out through Christ’s life, death, and resurrection. Jesus wept in sorrow (John 11:35). He rejoiced with friends (Luke 10:21–24). He sought quiet time with the Father (Mark 6:45–46). He showed righteous anger at injustice (John 2:14–16). He was patient with disciples who struggled to understand (Matt. 17:20).

He’s patient with me, too.

Jesus reminds me that no matter how many times I mess up, He is faithful to forgive. All four Gospels recount Peter’s denial—and yet, after the resurrection, Peter is forgiven in the most beautiful way (John 21:15–17). If Jesus could forgive His closest earthly friends, surely He forgives us as well.

So dear friends, I encourage you: read the Gospels often. Let them tell you the old, old story again. Find a Christian friend and remind each other of His never-ending love. Share with a pre-believing friend about the hope they can find in Jesus.

The Gospels contain it all—adventure, romance, family dynamics, friendship, betrayal, mystery, and redemption. Some of us need to return to our First Love. We get so focused on studying theology, memorizing verses, or searching for new truths that we forget to simply savor the sweetness of the Story.

The Gospel should never grow old. As the old hymn says:

I Love to Tell the Story
Of unseen things above,
Of Jesus and His glory,
Of Jesus and His love.

👉 Alan Jackson – I Love To Tell the Story (Live) on YouTube

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Prayer

Heavenly Father,
I praise You for the love You show.
Thank You for teaching me how to love.
That You forgive even me still blows me away.
Thank You for teaching me how to forgive.
Lord, I love to tell the story.
Please give me the courage and wisdom to share it with others.
Thank You for the writers You inspired to tell Your story.
We love You, Lord.

Amen.