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5 Ways to Get The Word Out

6/17/2016

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When I started middle school, my parents decided to send me to private school.  I’d picked up some less than desirable vocabulary in the hallways of my public school, and they decided to be proactive by sending me to a school that would help combat my rebellious, twelve-year-old potty mouth. 
The school that they chose taught the Bible as a subject. I would be attending one hour of daily instruction on the Holy Scriptures. I wish I could say I was excited about it, but all I could picture was the sweet sixty year old lady who taught Sunday School at my grandmother’s church standing at the front of the room with a flannel graph image of Jesus. I imagined myself struggling to stay awake. 
I did not own a Bible, so we purchased one. I carried it to school, placed it in my new locker, and expected the worst.   
Boy, was I in for a surprise!
I entered into Mr. Kenneth Bender’s Bible class on day one, opened up the pages of the New Testament, and read the Greatest Story Ever Told with my own eyes for the first time. The Word of God was alive in the life of my teacher, and his enthusiasm was contagious. I wanted to have the peace and joy that was readily visible in this man’s life. 
God’s Word transforms. 
  • It’s a hammer that breaks up the rocky places of our hearts.

  • Is not my word like fire, declares the Lord, and like a hammer that breaks the rock in pieces?” (Jeremiah 23:29, ESV). “For the word of God is living and active, sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing to the division of soul and of spirit, of joints and of marrow, and discerning the thoughts and intentions of the heart” (Hebrews 4:12).

  • It’s a light that shines new life and wisdom into our blinded eyes and deadened souls.
“The law of the Lord is perfect, reviving the soul; the testimony of the Lord is sure, making wise the simple; the precepts of the Lord are right, rejoicing the heart; the commandment of the Lord is pure, enlightening the eyes” (Psalm 19:7-8).
  • It’s a megaphone in our ears that speaks truth to our spirit and teaches us how to live. 
“So faith comes from hearing, and hearing through the word of Christ” (Romans 10:17).  “ All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness, that the man of God may be complete, equipped for every good work” (II Timothy 3:16-17).
Our job is to get the Word out. All around us every day we rub shoulders with people who desperately need salvation. We cannot hoard the Bible. We must share it.
5 Ways to Get the Word Out:
  1. Sprinkle Scripture into your correspondence: Write a meaningful verse at the bottom of a card or letter to your loved one for their birthday and other special occasions. Add a verse you love to your e-mail signature.
  2. Take back social media: Facebook doesn’t have to be about debating politics or promoting your business. Use social media to share what God is teaching you from His Word. You can write out a verse from your quiet time, share a graphic image with a greater purpose, or even do a Facebook Live Memory Verse challenge where you share why you love a particular verse. 
  3. Text for Kingdom purposes: End your text conversation with a little Scriptural encouragement in addition to your favorite emoji.   
  4. Pack your sword: Are you heading out for coffee? Do you have a doctor’s appointment? Are you going to take a flight? Anywhere that you will be sitting out in public presents an opportunity for you to be a missionary. Pull out your Bible in that waiting room and start reading. You might just pique someone’s interest who is seeking and has spiritual questions.
  5. Wear the Word: Buy a t-shirt that displays a verse that has impacted your life and use fashion for a Missional purpose. 
 
God has promised that His Word will never be spoken in vain – it always accomplishes His kingdom purposes (Isaiah 55:11). His Word will always increase and multiply if we share it (Acts 12:24). How will you get the Word out this week? Let’s purpose to not be silent. Speak life over those who need to wake up to the Truth.

About Lyli

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Lyli Dunbar loves teaching.  For 17 years, she mentored teenagers in the Christian school setting, and now she has serves as Associate Director of Curriculum at Trinity International University Florida. Lyli married her Prince Charming in her 40’s and has a heart for encouraging young couples and singles in God’s waiting room.  She enjoys road trips with her husband, connecting with women through Bible study, and reading way too many books. Lyli writes about life lessons and faith on her personal blog. You may also connect with her on Facebook,Twitter, and Pinterest.

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~ linda link
6/20/2016 09:13:05 pm

Oh, Lyli, you have hit the nail right on the head...in more ways than one! What wonderful reminders of ways that we can reach out with the Word of God. And not just in various ways, but the fact is...that we must reach out to this world with the saving Grace of Jesus. Thank you.
loving you, ~ linda

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Lyli @3dlessons4life.com link
6/24/2016 08:14:04 am

It's amazing that He allows us to have this privilege, and we take it so lightly. Right?

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Mary
6/21/2016 02:45:01 am

Excellent post Lyli!!

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Elizabeth link
6/21/2016 07:25:11 am

I fell in love with the word via a passionate Sunday School teacher. I'm so thankful!

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Lyli @3dlessons4life.com link
6/24/2016 08:13:10 am

That's awesome, Elizabeth! I am so thankful for all of the people who poured their lives and God's Word into me.

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Joanne Viola link
6/21/2016 02:56:51 pm

Lyli, wonderful post. I especially liked "Take back social media". We truly need to use the internet wisely. So much more we could be doing with it. Blessings!

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Lyli @3dlessons4life.com link
6/24/2016 08:12:18 am

Yes, let's pray for His wisdom to guide us. :)

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Melanie Redd link
6/22/2016 08:43:15 am

What a great word on getting out the Word!
I love to put verses all over social media!
Found your post today on Raising Homemakers!
Blessings,
Melanie

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Lyli @3dlessons4life.com link
6/24/2016 08:11:08 am

Yay, :Melanie! Let's use Social Media for His glory!

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Kristina link
6/22/2016 12:27:25 pm

I love all the scripture in this! I am going to post this online too. Such a good reminder and simply stated. visiting from #tellhisstory #9

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Lyli @3dlessons4life.com link
6/24/2016 08:10:02 am

So glad you were encouraged, Kristina! :)

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Linda link
6/25/2016 03:08:58 pm

Great tips for spreading the word.

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