“Let love and faithfulness never leave you; bind them around your neck, write them on the tablet of your heart.” – Proverbs 3:3
Love is the most powerful tool in winning souls for Christ. Let your love shine brightly, reflecting the unconditional love of Jesus. Show kindness and compassion to all, for it is through your love that others will be drawn to the saving grace of our Lord. Love conquers all barriers and transforms hearts, leading souls into the everlasting embrace of Christ’s love.
“But love your enemies, do good to them, and lend to them without expecting to get anything back. Then your reward will be great, and you will be children of the Most High, because he is kind to the ungrateful and wicked.” – Luke 6:35
Genuine love must be the foundation of our efforts to share the message of reconciliation through Christ. Insincere or hypocritical love can undermine the credibility of our message.
“Love is to be sincere and active [the real thing—without guile and hypocrisy]. Hate what is evil [detest all ungodliness, do not tolerate wickedness]; hold on tightly to what is good.” Rom 12:9 AMP
It is essential to align our actions with our words and genuinely care for others’ needs; demonstrating Christ’s love through our deeds. In doing so, we not only reflect the character of Christ but also make our message of reconciliation compelling and authentic to those around us.
In Daniel 11:32, we’re reminded that ‘the people who know their God will firmly resist’ the corrupting influences around them. This emphasises the importance of a deep relationship with God, especially when it comes to sharing His message with others.
When we prioritize our connection with God, we unlock His power to spread the Gospel. Isaiah 41:10 assures us, ‘Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.’ This promise empowers us to boldly proclaim His truth.
Exodus 3:12 echoes this assurance as God tells Moses, ‘I will be with you.’ And in Matthew 28:20, Jesus promises, ‘And behold, I am with you always, to the end of the age.’ These promises equip us for the task of sharing the Gospel with confidence.
Just as the apostles were empowered by God’s presence to spread His message (Acts 1:8), we too can overcome obstacles in our mission to make Him known. Like David facing Goliath (1 Samuel 17), Noah preaching righteousness (2 Peter 2:5), and Abraham journeying in faith (Hebrews 11:8), our trust in God’s presence fuels our efforts to share His love.
No matter the challenges we encounter or the opposition we face, God is with us. He empowers us to proclaim His Gospel boldly and make disciples of all nations (Matthew 28:19). As we deepen our relationship with Him and trust in His power, we step out in faith to fulfil His commission. This is where all exploits in sharing the Gospel begin.
Author
kay.alli@legalview.co.uk