Carry The Full Report

Tuesday, November 10

2 Samuel 18:19-21 (NIV)  

“Now Ahimaaz son of Zadok said, “Let me run and take the news to the king that the LORD has vindicated him by delivering him from the hand of his enemies.” “You are not the one to take the news today,” Joab told him. “You may take the news another time, but you must not do so today, because the king’s son is dead.” Then Joab said to a Cushite, “Go, tell the king what you have seen.” The Cushite bowed down before Joab and ran off.”

Devoción

In 2 Samuel 18:19–21, after Absalom’s defeat, Ahimaaz, the son of Zadok, eagerly offered to run and carry the news of victory to King David, declaring that the Lord had avenged him of his enemies. Joab firmly refused him that day, explaining that the king’s son was dead and that Ahimaaz therefore lacked the full report. Instead, Joab commissioned the Cushite to go and tell the king exactly what he had seen.

Ahimaaz possessed a desire to bring good words, but he did not have the complete message the king most needed to hear concerning his own son. This ancient scene pictures the call upon every believer to run with the right message about the King’s Son, Jesus Christ. Many are eager to share partial truths, easy encouragement, or victories that avoid the cross, but the true gospel includes the hard yet glorious news that the Son of God hung on a tree, died for our sins, was buried, and rose again.

Joab’s instruction reminds us that speed and enthusiasm cannot replace accuracy and completeness when it comes to the message of salvation.

As those who have been sent, we are commissioned like the Cushite—not merely to announce that “all is well,” but to tell the world what we have seen and know about the crucified and risen Christ.

Refuse the easy path of incomplete testimony, and run faithfully with the full truth of the gospel that alone brings life, conviction, and transformation.

Oración de hoy

Querido Padre Celestial,

Help me to faithfully share the full truth of the gospel, never compromising Your Word or leaving out the message of the cross. Give me boldness, wisdom, and sensitivity to the Holy Spirit as I share what I have seen and experienced in You. May my words point others to Jesus Christ, His death, and His resurrection. Let me be a faithful messenger of Your truth. In the Name of Jesus, I pray. Amen.

Aplíquelo hoy mismo

Think of someone who needs to hear the Good News of Jesus Christ. Ask the Holy Spirit to prepare their heart and give you the courage to share the complete message of salvation. Don't hold back the truth or assume someone else will share it.

Recursos

• Being a Christian is more than simply living the part; it's about sharing the hope of Christ with others. Watch “I Refuse to Be a Professional” and be challenged to boldly share the Gospel!

• Your story matters. When you share what God has done, you give Him the glory and encourage someone else’s faith—don’t keep it to yourself. Share Your Story.