Each of the men who gathered for a Promise Keepers’ rally a few years ago was given a candle as he arrived at the event. 50,000 men packed a football stadium, prepared to be challenged to become better men for God.

At one point in the session, a single candle was lit. From this candle, others were lit. This was continued until all 50,000 candles were burning. The whole process only took a little over 10 minutes.

The purpose of this exercise was to illustrate how quickly the word of God can spread if we are willing to share it with others. It happened in the first century; it can happen again today.

“The Lord’s hand was with them, and a great number of people believed and turned to the Lord.”—Acts 11:21.

“Finally, brothers, pray for us that the message of the Lord may spread rapidly and be honored, just as it was with you.”—2 Thessalonians 3:1.