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"Three's Company"

God's heartbeat is that we be His hand extended to the lost, in making His salvation known to those who don't have a clue.  Too many Christians hoard His blessings; they go by the old adage, "Two's company, three's a crowd."  I prefer the title of the old 80's sitcom, "Three's Company". In 2 Kings 7:3-16, we read of 5 lepers who found good news and shared it.  Leprosy is a "type" of sin, and lepers are a "type" of sinners. I.  The Plight of the Lepers -- verse 3,4 These lepers had no hope; they were doomed to die, and felt they had nothing to lose.  People without Christ have nothing to lose. II.  The Plan of the Lord -- verses 5-7 God saw those 5 lepers and worked a great (and hilarious) miracle on their behalf.  Friend, God sees the lost, and He was worked a mighty plan to save! III.  The Pleasure of the Redeemed -- verse 8 The hunger and thirst of the lepers was satisfied, and the treasures that they took were more than they could imagine. Those who find Christ will find that their longings are satisfied, and will find unlimited treasures! IV.  The Pity of the Rejoicers -- verses 9-11 The lepers knew they shouldn't be selfish, and made the decision to share.  No one is too high or too low to share with -- it's just important that we share!  Notice the news was shouted everywhere.  There's no time to play games -- people are starving and need the good news that we have to share. V.  The Perplexity of the Ignorant -- verses 12,13 Not everyone has a clue when it comes to the gospel.  Skeptics feel that the good news is too good to be true.  Slaves don't even understand what freedom is, because they have been in bondage so long. The story ends on a high note.  This morning, are you a leper?  If so, come and be cleansed.  Are you a rejoicer? If so, share the good news!