The World

This morning while reading in the Gospel of John, I was once again reminded of the fact that Jesus came to die for all the world.  In John 1:29, John proclaims Behold the Lamb of God, which taketh away the sin of the world.  It is interesting to note that it does not say that He came to take away the sin of Israel, God’s chosen people.  It doesn’t mention the rich, educated, poor, humble, or any other group of people as being specially elect.  It does, however, mention the world.  Jesus came to die for the world.  He came to take the sin away of every man, woman, boy, or girl upon the face of God’s creation.  The question is this, are we doing our part to share that good news with them?  Are we telling humanity that their sin debt has been settled, it’s been paid in full?  All they have to do is receive the free pardon that has been granted them.  I trust that in the days ahead we will strive to do our part to share the good news of the Gospel with those for whom Christ meant it, the world.