I've heard people say that the Lord sometimes uses simple hymns to impress them with profound truths. Songs like "He Lives," "Great Is Thy Faithfulness," or "Jesus Saves" have jolted them as if they were hearing these truths for the first time.

Something similar happened to me in 1986. I attended a convention that drew 10,000 evangelists from many countries. Our unified concern was to bring God's plan of salvation to our lost and needy world. As I went to seminars and listened to brilliant speakers, I began to wonder if the urgent task of evangelism was beyond me. Then a singer was invited to the platform. My spirit soared with reassurance and confidence as her rich voice proclaimed, "People need the Lord!" She reminded us in song that people all around us need to hear about Jesus and put their faith in Him.

Sharing the gospel means sharing Christ, His death, and His resurrection with people lost in sin. Paul said he didn't minister with eloquence or worldly wisdom. He chose to know nothing "except Jesus Christ and Him crucified" (1 Corinthians 2:2).

Yes, there is much knowledge to be learned, but the key to that knowledge is to know the Lord. That's why people need Him. Remember, our message is Christ.  —JEY  — Joanie Yoder