RHAPSODY OF REALITIES DAILY DEVOTIONAL. SATURDAY, 20TH FEBRUARY 2016. COMMITTED TO THE SPREAD OF THE GOSPEL - PASTOR CHRIS OYAKHILOME
For though I preach the gospel, I have nothing to
glory of: for necessity is laid upon me; yea, woe is unto me, if I preach not
the gospel! For if I do this thing willingly, I have a reward: but if against
my will, a dispensation of the gospel is committed unto me (1 Corinthians
9:16-17).
We have a divine
commission to take the Gospel to the ends of the earth. Jesus said: “...Go ye
into all the world, and preach the Gospel to every creature” (Mark 16:15). We
must, therefore, realize that whatever persecution we endure on account of the
Gospel is absolutely worth it.
2 Timothy 3:12 says, “Yea,
and all that will live godly in Christ Jesus shall suffer persecution.” You’re
to remain steadfast and immovable, irrespective of the persecutions you may
encounter as you propagate the Gospel of our Lord Jesus. Make a commitment that
because of you, God will not be limited; let there be no limits to how far
you’re willing to go, and do, for the Gospel.
Like Jeremiah, irrespective
of circumstances, persecutions, tests and trials, keep proclaiming God’s Word,
because His Word is like fire, shut up in your bones (Jeremiah 20:9).
The Gospel of Jesus Christ
is the only hope for the world today. It holds God’s answers to all of the
predicaments of humanity.
Therefore, commit your
time and resources to ensuring that the Gospel reaches every nation of the
world. Make it your personal responsibility and dream. Make up for the lack of
others. The Apostle Paul understood this and considered no sacrifice too great
for the Gospel. He said, “...woe is unto me, if I preach not the gospel!” (1
Corinthians 9:16). This should be your thinking about the Gospel; it deserves
your absolute commitment.
CONFESSION
I’m committed, more than
ever, to world evangelism, because I’m convinced that the Gospel is the power
of God unto salvation to everyone who believes. I take my place in the ministry
of the Gospel, fully committed to its spread around the world, fulfilling God’s
plan of bringing many to righteousness, in the Name of the Lord Jesus. Amen.
FURTHER STUDY
//1 Corinthians 9:16-18 for
though I preach the gospel, I have nothing to glory of: for necessity is laid
upon me; yea, woe is unto me, if I preach not the gospel! 17 For if I do this
thing willingly, I have a reward: but if against my will, a dispensation of the
gospel is committed unto me. 18 What is my reward then? Verily that, when I
preach the gospel, I may make the gospel of Christ without charge, that I abuse
not my power in the gospel. //
//Romans 1:14-16 I am
debtor both to the Greeks, and to the Barbarians; both to the wise, and to the
unwise. 15 So, as much as in me is, I am ready to preach the gospel to you that
are at Rome also. 16 For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is
the power of God unto salvation to everyone that believeth; to the Jew first,
and also to the Greek. //
1 YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN:
Mark 4:21-41, Leviticus 16-18
Mark 4:21-41, Leviticus 16-18
2 YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN:
Acts 20:1-12, Psalm 31-32
Acts 20:1-12, Psalm 31-32
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