Malachi chapter 2

An indictment against the priests and against unfaithfulness to God and to their marriage vows.

But just take a look at verse 7:

For the lips of a priest ought to preserve knowledge, and from his mouth men should seek instruction— because he is the messenger of the Lord Almighty.

A priest is the messenger of the Lord Almighty! That is such an awesome responsibility, to know that you are responsible for passing on the good news of the gospel because you are the messenger of the Lord. But I actually think that this doesn't just apply to priests - each of us believers has been given the great commission (Matthew 28: 19-20 Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptising them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you.). That means that we each have a responsibility to pass on the good news, to let others know about Jesus, and so we too are the messengers of the Lord. We shouldn't let embarrassment, nervousness, uncertainty of the words to use, to let others know. After all, how would you feel if you got to heaven and found out a close friend, relative or neighbour, or even a passing acquaintance was not there because you failed to open your mouth?

I know I am as guilty of this as anyone if not more so. I would far rather use the written word than to actually get up and say something, especially when there are more than one or two people there. But we are messengers of the Lord, we have been entrusted why Jesus with the privilege and task of letting others know about Him, and do you really want to let him down?