Topic: Reconcile others to God through Christ
Bible Reading: Proverbs 23-24; 2 Corinthians 5
Memory verse: “And all things are of God, who hath reconciled us to himself by Jesus Christ, and hath given to us the ministry of reconciliation” 2 Corinthians 5:18 (KJV)
All things and persons are of God. He created everything in heaven and on earth. He has a purpose for every of His creations whether trees, animals or humans. Everything was created for a purpose with man placed at the top of all.
To disrupt the plan of God for the earth, the devil targeted man and corrupted him. When the head is affected the body will not not be spared, such is the situation today. Everything God made simple has been tainted with the corruption from the devil, effectively separating man from his maker.
The love of God gave us Christ to die for sinful humans and correct the state of things in the world. His death and resurrection paved the way for humans to reestablish their relationship with God. As one is reconciled, he goes out to reconcile others too beginning from the nearest location. That was what the early disciples did as they filled Jerusalem with the message of reconciliation!
Reconciliation message is simply spreading the love of God and forgiveness of our sins through the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. Paul, who earlier consented to the killing of Christians, became a die-hard follower of Christ because of grace and mercy. These are available to all who accept Jesus Christ as Lord and Saviour.
Action Point: Spread the love of God through Christ everywhere beginning from people around you today.
Bro. Worthmore Aghanenu