"...Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature" (Mark 16:15) Matthew 28:19-20 says, “Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you always, even unto the end of the world. Amen.” This is the great commission; and it’s the Lord’s charge to every Christian. You’re to preach the glorious Gospel of Christ; it’s the power of God unto salvation to everyone that believes (Romans 1:16). Nothing in the world should mean more to you than leading men and women to Christ. 2 Peter 3:9 tells us that the Lord is unwilling that any man should perish; rather, He wants all to hear and receive the Gospel and be saved. When the Master instructed us to preach and teach all nations, He wasn’t just referring to countries; He meant different ethno-systems: the different groupings or companies of people with common interests, trade, vision or characteristics. For example, the world of bankers, lawyers, students, traders, the academia, etc., these are “nations” of people with common interests. You’re to take your place as a minister of reconciliation, wherever you are, and ensure those in your world, and in the regions beyond hear and receive the message of salvation. Like the Apostle Paul, necessity is laid upon you to preach the Gospel (1 Corinthians 9:16); so become fervent in soul winning. Realize that you’re the preacher in your world: in your home, office, school, and in your neighbourhood. The Lord has anointed you to deliver men from bondage into the glorious liberty of the sons of God, turning them from darkness to light, and from sin unto righteousness! Talk to somebody about Jesus today! PRAYER Dear Father, I thank you for the privilege and opportunity to minister your Word with power today. I thank you for the abundant grace you’ve granted me to be effective in the ministry of the Gospel, as I make manifest the beauty and power of your knowledge in every place, in Jesus’ Name. Amen. FURTHER STUDY 2 Corinthians 5:18 New Life Version (NLV) "All this comes from God. He is the One Who brought us to Himself when we hated Him. He did this through Christ. Then He gave us the work of bringing others to Him." 2 Corinthians 3:5-6 New Life Version (NLV) "We know we are not able in ourselves to do any of this work. God makes us able to do these things. 6 God is the One Who made us preachers of a New Way of Worship. This New Way of Worship is not of the Law. It is of the Holy Spirit. The Law brings death, but the Holy Spirit gives life."
Posted on: Wed, 10 Jul 2013 08:01:39 +0000
Trending Topics
Recently Viewed Topics
© 2015