John Ray shared a challenging message with us Sunday from 1 Corinthians 9.  The challenge to submit our preferences, privileges, and rights to the gospel resounds in my thoughts this week, as I think about my answer to John's question.  What is keeping me from saying "yes" to God's call to live a life dedicated to sharing the good news of Jesus?  How many of my preferences, privileges, and rights are keeping me from sharing in the benefits of the gospel?

As John taught on Sunday, the words of Isaiah echoed in my mind: "Then I heard the voice of the Lord saying, 'Whom shall I send? And who will go for us?' And I said, 'Here am I.  Send me!'" (Isaiah 6:8)