We've a Story to Tell

Many years ago as a young girl I was part of a missions organization in our church known as Girls' Auxiliary (GAs).  Perhaps you were a GA as well.  During those years, I learned much about missions around the world.  I memorized many passages of Scripture that are still with me to this day.  I completed many learning activities, known as "Forward Steps" on my journey from being a "Maiden" all the way to "Queen Regent in Service". And I learned a wonderful hymn.  We don't sing it very often any more, which is sadly true of many wonderful old hymns, but that's a story for another day.

Back in those days we frequently sang "We've a Story to Tell".  I loved that hymn then; I love it still today.

"We've a story to tell to the nations

That shall turn their hearts to the right,

A story of truth and mercy,

A story of peace and light.

For the darkness shall turn to dawning,

And the dawning to noonday bright,

And Christ's great kingdom shall come on earth,

The kingdom of love and light."

(H. Ernest Nichol)



We've a story to tell.  A song to be sung.  A message to give.  A Savior to show.

Especially during this season of the year, during this Holy Week, may we be faithful to share that story.  To sing that song.  To show that Savior.

As we celebrate with family and friends, may we be faithful to remember that this season is so much more than bunnies and chicks, than egg hunts and cake.  So much more than time for a new outfit and a special meal.

We have a Savior to show to the nations.  To our cities and our neighborhoods.

May we be faithful, especially in this season, to remember.  To tell the story.  May we never forget the reason for this season.

"For Christ died for sins once for all, the just for the unjust, so that He might bring us to God, having been put to death in the flesh, but made alive in the spirit."  (1 Peter 3:18 NASB)

You can hear a Methodist congregation sing "We've a Story to Tell" here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j92_wuLFAIY