Click Now to Order

MESSENGERS

Dave Thomas, founder of the Wendy’s restaurant chain, appeared in more than 800 television commercials before he died. Each time, he offered his unique brand of humor, and “old-fashioned hamburgers” to audiences. Viewers saw Dave as friendly, funny, believable and caring. Many took his advice when looking for a place to eat. In spite of his popularity, Thomas always made a clear distinction. He said he was “the messenger, not the message.”

David McCasland says the same is true for believers in Jesus. Our words and actions show others who Jesus is. He says, “Our behavior should always be consistent with what we say, our goal is to point others to Jesus and not ourselves. We are His messengers, but He is the message.”

—Our Daily Bread, Just a Messenger, January 23, 2003. Illustration by Jim L. Wilson and Jim Sandell.

2 Corinthians 4:5 NIV “We do not preach ourselves, but Jesus Christ as Lord, and ourselves as servants for Jesus’ sake.”