With this new week upon us what will we show the world? Will our week life bear witness to the Savior, or will we give in to the lust, will and desires of the flesh? Will we be a lighthouse or a stumbling block to a lost and dying world. Jesus commissioned all believers to witness for him, not just in talk but our walk should also bear witness that he is. Some people will listen and accept Christ with open arms; others will reject the message and the messenger. In our text we see that Paul set a wonderful example of how to give the message and persevere in spite of those who refuse to listen.
As Christians, we have made a commitment to work on growing in our walk with God. The mission is ongoing, it doesn't stop after we have attended church a certain number of Sundays or read through the entire Bible a certain number of times. Of course, those things are important to being a disciple, but a bigger charge is that we not only believe in the Lord, but also to believe the Lord having an unwavering faith in Him. Once we learn the Gospel, it is our responsibility to share it with all we see. We will want to share it, because it is such good news to us and everyone else. The Gospel is bigger than our failures, even when we fall short of perfection, we must remain steadfast and determined to believe the gospel and share it. To a dying world we might be the only glimpse of Christ many will see, for " How shall they believe in Him whom they haven't heard". We are ambassadors for Christ, there are no days off and there is no lunch break. Once you have been born you cannot be unborn, so be a living witness for Christ at all times.When we minister to non-believers, we will sometimes be met with resistance, as was Jesus and the apostles.This should not discourage us from our unwavering loyalty.
As Christians, we have made a commitment to work on growing in our walk with God. The mission is ongoing, it doesn't stop after we have attended church a certain number of Sundays or read through the entire Bible a certain number of times. Of course, those things are important to being a disciple, but a bigger charge is that we not only believe in the Lord, but also to believe the Lord having an unwavering faith in Him. Once we learn the Gospel, it is our responsibility to share it with all we see. We will want to share it, because it is such good news to us and everyone else. The Gospel is bigger than our failures, even when we fall short of perfection, we must remain steadfast and determined to believe the gospel and share it. To a dying world we might be the only glimpse of Christ many will see, for " How shall they believe in Him whom they haven't heard". We are ambassadors for Christ, there are no days off and there is no lunch break. Once you have been born you cannot be unborn, so be a living witness for Christ at all times.When we minister to non-believers, we will sometimes be met with resistance, as was Jesus and the apostles.This should not discourage us from our unwavering loyalty.
Regardless of what challenges we're met with or what failures occur, we cannot feel responsible for the fate of others. We cannot save others, only God can do that. We are only responsible for our commitment to the gospel, and sharing it with others. We have to continue in our walk regardless of how others receive the message. Let us be unwavering and steadfast with the gospel truth.
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