“For if I preach the gospel, I have nothing to boast of, for necessity is laid upon me; yes, woe is me if I do not preach the gospel!” – I Cor 9:16(KJV)
We must diligently be involved in the preaching of the gospel of Christ as it is mandatory for all believers. In our bible reading of today we read of John’s commitment to the preaching and preparing the way for the Lord. The scripture said the word of God came to John the son of Zacharias in the wilderness. In Luke 3: 3(KJV) the bible says “And he came into all the country about Jordan, preaching the baptism of repentance for the remission of sins”. We are expected to demonstrate this level of zeal and commitment in the dissemination of the gospel of Christ. Jesus said in Mark 16:15(KJV) “Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature”. To what extent are we obeying this instruction? The harvest is very ripe. There are so many in the valley of decision that requires our urgent move to reach out to bring souls into the kingdom. We must exhibit diligence and commitment in our involvement in God’s heartbeat – Soul winning.
We seem to be more committed to running around for the things that satisfy the flesh more than following God’s instruction. The bible says in Daniel 12:3(KJV) “Those who are wise shall shine like the brightness of the firmament, and those who turn many to righteousness like the stars forever and ever”. Who are the wise? the bibles says in Proverbs 11:30(KJV) “The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life; and he that winneth souls is wise. It is wisdom to preach the gospel and win souls to the kingdom.
Prayer: Father, grant me the grace and zeal to win souls to the kingdom in Jesus name.
Bro. Joel Ezeugo