There
is a common plight among preachers today, as well as with those who profess
Christ, but did not sincerely repent. They fall away from the calling, which
God has on their life (Ephesians
2:10).
Even authentic Christians grow weary in the ministry, especially in these last
days of apostasy, with hearts that turn cold towards the Gospel.
We
can draw courage, however, from the fact that if we do not faint, we will reap
God’s reward (Galatians
6:9). Sharing
the gospel of Christ with an unbeliever, and watching the light dawn in their
face, is the most fulfilling experience this side of heaven. God’s truth
transforms them as we witness a real change in their life.
This
happens so infrequently, however, that over time we tend to get discouraged and
frustrated. We take our eyes off Jesus and look instead at the lack of our
results as we minister for the Lord. Noah preached for 120 years and only his
wife, sons and daughters-in-law believed his message. The entire known world at
that time scoffed at his faith and message. Yet, he did not give up.
God gives the Harvest of souls in His perfect timing. There is no
need for us to struggle or strain, because the battle is the Lord’s (2
Chronicles 20:15). He is the Lord of the Harvest (Matthew 9:38). We
plow, we sow and we trust that the seeds, which we broadcast, will eventually
bear fruit. Through faithful service, we will reap in due season, if we do not
give up.
Prayer:
Father God, when we arrive in Heaven, a host of Believers will welcome us, some of whom we never met before that day. They are there with us because of something You used us to say or do, which changed their life or the life of someone they know. I look forward to standing in Your presence and seeing the full impact of my service to You. Therefore, use me now to share a smile, a hug, an understanding word, a listening ear and the word of my testimony in Your precious name.
Father God, when we arrive in Heaven, a host of Believers will welcome us, some of whom we never met before that day. They are there with us because of something You used us to say or do, which changed their life or the life of someone they know. I look forward to standing in Your presence and seeing the full impact of my service to You. Therefore, use me now to share a smile, a hug, an understanding word, a listening ear and the word of my testimony in Your precious name.
Thought for the Day:
We
may win one person to Christ, who will eventually win a multitude, just because
we took a moment to share a testimony of what God did in our life.