RHAPSODY OF REALITIES FRIDAY, 25TH SEPTEMBER.
THINK ABOUT THE LOST.
This I say therefore, and testify in the Lord, that ye henceforth walk
not as other Gentiles walk, in the vanity of their mind, Having the
understanding darkened, being alienated from the life of God through the
ignorance that is in them, because of the blindness of their heart
(Ephesians 4:17-18).
The verses above reveal the dangerous plight
of the unbeliever. He's in spiritual darkness and is alienated; that
is, cut off from the life of God. Ephesians 2:3 further refers to them
as children of wrath. That means children appointed unto the wrath or
anger of God. What a terrible state for anyone to be! Ephesians 2:12
refers to them as "hopeless and without God in the world."
While
still a student on campus many years ago, I read this portion of
Scripture and it got me thinking. I considered the students on campus
that were living without God, and thought, "Dear Lord, how could anyone
live in such darkness? How could they go to bed at night, and live
another day without God?"
I was moved with compassion and began
to intercede for them: "O, God, don't let them die and go to hell
without receiving Christ. Help me to reach them with the news of your
saving power, and your eternal plan for all mankind." I felt constrained
to tell them about Jesus, because nothing could be more damning than
living without God and having no hope in the world! This should make you
think about your friends, relatives, colleagues, neighbours and
associates that aren't born again. They're hopeless in the world,
without Christ.
You can't afford to let them keep living without
God, drifting farther and farther into the abyss of darkness. Let the
hopelessness of their situation compel you to intercede for them. Pray
that they'd be delivered from the domain of darkness and the power of
Satan unto the glorious liberty of the sons of God. You may be the only
one with the opportunity to touch their lives with the Gospel.
Therefore, preach to them and teach them the Word. Tell them God loves
them so much He sent Jesus to die for them (John 3:16).
Contribute your time, effort, and resources to soul-winning. Be known
for your passion for the Lord, His Gospel, and the souls of men.
PRAYER
Dear Father, I thank you for enlightening me through your blessed Word
on the value of every soul. I pray for all those who're unsaved, my
friends, relatives, colleagues and associates, to be delivered from
darkness unto light, and be turned from the power of Satan unto God, and
become partakers of your righteousness, in Jesus' mighty Name. Amen.
Further Study:
2 Peter 3:9 The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men
count slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any
should perish, but that all should come to repentance.
Mark 16:15 And he said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature.
Psalm 67:2 (TLB) Send us around the world with the news of your saving power and your eternal plan for all mankind.
Daily Scripture Reading
1-Year Bible Reading Plan:
Ephesians 2:11-22, Isaiah 15-18
2-Year Bible Reading Plan:
John 1:1-13, 2 Samuel 23-24
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