Sunday Rhapsody Of Realities: Soul Winning—A Compulsion—Not A Choice!

For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth; to the Jew first, and also to the Greek (Romans 1:16).

As a Christian, preaching the Gospel isn’t something you choose to do or not to do; you’re called to a life of soul-wining; it’s your primary responsibility on earth. 2 Corinthians 5:18 says God has reconciled us to Himself by Jesus Christ, and has given to us the ministry of reconciliation. The ministry of the Gospel has been committed to your trust. So, fulfil your ministry in the Gospel.

All that a man needs to do, to partake in all that Jesus has made available, is to believe the Gospel. The power of the Gospel only works for those who believe: “For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation” (Romans 10:10). But then, the Bible says in Romans 10:14: “…how shall they believe in him of whom they have not heard? and how shall they hear without a preacher?” Titus 1:3 tells us that God has in due time manifested His Word through preaching, which is committed to us as a commandment, as an instruction. Preaching the Gospel is your solemn responsibility.

Your commitment to the Lord must reflect in your dedication to the preaching of the Gospel. Paul the Apostle was emphatic in his commitment to the Gospel; he said in 1 Corinthians 9:16 (MSG) “If I proclaim the Message, it’s not to get something out of it for myself. I’m compelled to do it, and doomed if I don’t!” Preaching the Gospel isn’t something you do because it’s convenient; it’s required of you; it’s your number one Kingdom responsibility. Therefore, be faithful in it: “Let a man so account of us, as of the ministers of Christ, and stewards of the mysteries of God. Moreover it is required in stewards, that a man be found faithful” (1 Corinthians 4:1–2).

PRAYER: Dear Father, I thank you for the Gospel of Christ that’s committed to my trust, and through which I’ve been made your righteousness in Christ Jesus. I declare that testimonies of salvation abound today, all around the world, as the Gospel is preached and received gladly, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.

FURTHER STUDY: 2 Corinthians 5:18–19, 2 Corinthians 3:6, Mark 16:15–16

1 YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN: Acts 17:16–34 Job 6–8

2 YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN: Luke 6:39–49 Deuteronomy 33