Courageous For The Gospel · Sunday, August 11th · Pastor Chris Stand therefore, having your loins girt about with truth, and having on the breastplate of righteousness; and your feet shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace (Ephesians 6:14-15). To be an effective witness for Christ, you must be courageous, with the boldness of the Spirit, in increasing measure. It brings to mind the charge the Lord gave Joshua as He prepared to lead the children of Israel to their promised land. He said to Him, "Only be thou strong and very courageous…" (Joshua 1:7). Courage is the ability to face danger and opposition fearlessly. It’s also the will and ability to stand for what’s right in spite of opposition. So being courageous for the Gospel means being willing and ready to do what’s right and necessary for the propagation of the Gospel, in spite of opposition. What’s needed in the ministry of the Gospel today are men and women of courage; courage to affirm faith in Christ, no matter the adversity. The Lord Jesus, the apostles, and the early Church stood their grounds for the Gospel in spite of oppositions. They didn’t chicken out. They withstood kings and despots of their time; nothing could intimidate them. This courage and passion to minister life, to strengthen others, and bring them into God’s light should spur you on for the Gospel. We’ve been ordained of God to preach the unsearchable riches of Christ; we’re to tell the untold about Jesus and reach the unreached. It’s a task for everyone who is in Christ; you have a ministry to your world. The Lord knows you’d require courage to achieve this, hence He gave you the Holy Spirit, to strengthen and empower you for the task. You have all it takes; therefore, have that inner fortitude to make the Gospel known at any cost. Be willing to do anything that’s right and necessary for the propagation of the Gospel of Jesus Christ; it’s the greatest cause to live for. Prayer Heavenly Father, I thank you for the privilege given to me to preach the unsearchable riches of Christ, and minister life to those in my world, through the Gospel. Thank you for empowering me for this glorious task, which I’m glad to carry out today, by the power of your Spirit, in Jesus’ Name. Amen. f u r t h e r s t u d y: Matthew 28:19; 2 Corinthians 3:5-6 Daily Scripture Reading 1 Year Reading Plan : Romans 12:17-13:1-14, Psalms 89 2 Year Reading Plan : Luke 15:1-10, Judges 19
Posted on: Sun, 11 Aug 2013 05:27:07 +0000
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