In a world filled with distractions, comfort, and self-focus, one of the clearest and most urgent commands from Jesus Christ still echoes across generations: “Go and tell.” This is not merely a slogan for a church program – it is the heartbeat of the gospel and the final instruction of our Lord before His ascension (Matthew 28:19–20). It remains His command to every believer today.
A powerful illustration of this call is found in the story of four lepers in 2 Kings 7. During a devastating famine in Samaria, the city was under siege, and hunger had driven people to desperation. These four outcasts, excluded and forgotten, decided to risk everything by entering the enemy’s camp. To their amazement, they found it abandoned – the Lord had caused the Assyrians to flee, leaving behind food, wealth, and supplies. As they ate and rejoiced, a moment of conviction struck them. They said to one another, “We are not doing right. This is a day of good news and we are keeping it to ourselves.” (2 Kings 7:9, NIV). Moved by compassion, they returned to the city to share the good news that saved countless lives.
This ancient account carries a timeless truth. Like those lepers, we too have discovered something far greater than food – we have found life in Jesus Christ. We have tasted grace, forgiveness, and peace. Once outcasts, we have been brought near, by His blood (Ephesians 2:13). Yet the world around us remains in a state of spiritual famine. People are perishing without Christ – not from hunger for bread, but for truth, love, and salvation. The question is: will we keep this good news to ourselves, or will we go and tell?
Jesus did not save us to sit in comfort but to become His witnesses. The Christian life is not passive – there is no neutral ground. Spiritual growth comes through obedience and action. The four lepers could have stayed in comfort, but they chose compassion. They understood that salvation is not complete until it is shared.
Sadly, many Christians today remain silent. We eagerly discuss sports, politics, and trends, yet shy away from speaking about Jesus. Perhaps, as Deacon Amponsah observes, this silence stems from uncertainty about one’s own salvation. But when a person truly encounters the transforming power of Christ, silence becomes impossible.
This call is particularly pressing for young believers. “Youth have energy, passion, influence, and boldness,” he notes. “The Great Commission is not only for pastors or missionaries – it is for every believer.” You don’t need a pulpit or microphone to start; begin with your friends, classmates, and neighbors. Share your story. Invite someone to church.
We were not saved merely to escape hell but to serve God and be the light of the world. If four rejected lepers could bring hope to a dying city, what excuse do we have today? The time for action is now. The world is waiting, and heaven is counting on us.
Let us go and tell.
Written by Deacon Daniel Amponsah(Immediate Past PENSA Takoradi Technical University Evangelism Secretary, Moree District)
