TAKE UP HIS CONCERNS *RHAPSODY OF REALITIES DAILY DEVOTIONAL* MONDAY, DECEMBER 1ST, 2014 PASTOR CHRIS OYAKHILOME Then said Jesus to them again, Peace be into you: as my Father hath sent me, even so send I you (John 20:21). Each one of us has a divine responsibility in Christ, to take the Gospel to the ends of the earth. Were the ones expected to win the world for Jesus Christ, and we have to do everything necessary to make that happen. Jesus said in Matthew 28:19-20, 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. His concerns must be our concerns. What He cares about is what we should care about; otherwise, our lives will be empty. Life is nothing without Gods purpose. Think about it: your forebears were here, but theyre gone; then the next ones came and now theyre gone also, and the list is endless, until it finally got to you. So, the question is, what are you doing here? Jesus said, For what shall it profit a man, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul? Or what shall a man give in exchange for his soul? (Mark 8:36-37). Your purpose for life is very important; Gods purpose for your life is primarily for you to be His agent of salvation and partner in winning others to Christ. Be definite about this. Live for this cause. Most people live their lives without ever discovering why they were born; they just walk through life and all they think about is themselves. There isnt a worse life than that of a selfish man who only thinks of himself. Your prayers shouldnt be only about you, your family, your job, your needs, and everything else that has to do with you. Take up the Lords concerns and intercede for lost souls. The Bible says He wishes not that any person should perish, but that all should come to repentance (2 Peter 3:9). This can only be if you take up your role as a soul-winner and an intercessor. PRAYER Dear Father, I thank you for giving me a purpose in life. My heart burns with passion for the Gospel. Im dedicated to a life thats meaningful, a life directed to impact others with the power of your word, in Jesus Name. Amen. FURTHER STUDY 1 Corinthians 9:16 Living Bible (TLB) 16 For just preaching the Gospel isn’t any special credit to me—I couldn’t keep from preaching it if I wanted to. I would be utterly miserable. Woe unto me if I don’t. Romans 1:16 Living Bible (TLB) 16 For I am not ashamed of this Good News about Christ. It is God’s powerful method of bringing all who believe it to heaven. This message was preached first to the Jews alone, but now everyone is invited to come to God in this same way. DAILY SCRIPTURE READING 1 Year Bible Reading Plan: 1 John 2:15, 3:1-10 Ezekiel 45-46 2 Year Bible Reading Plan: Revelation 5:1-14 Joel 1 rhapsodyofrealities.org/index.php/en/
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