“And one of the two which heard John speak, and followed him, was Andrew, Simon Peter’s brother. He first findeth his own brother Simon, and said unto him, We have found the Messias, which is, being interpreted, the Christ. And he brought him to Jesus.” John 1:40-42a
This example reveals the heart and soul of the Lord’s work, the spreading of the gospel through personal contact. For a variety of reasons, this has fallen by the wayside far more than should be allowed.
There is no greater joy or reward or blessing, than to be the instrument God uses to link a person to coming to the knowledge of the truth and being saved. “And they that be wise shall shine as the brightness of the firmament; and they that turn many to righteousness as the stars for ever and ever.” Daniel 12:3
We should never count ourselves too small, or our efforts as too insignificant. Rather, we are to just put to use what God has given us, and leave it all in the hands of the Lord: “I have planted, Apollos watered; but God gave the increase. So then neither is he that planteth any thing, neither he that watereth; but God that giveth the increase.” 1 Corinthians 3:6-7
The real you is what God uses: “Go home to thy friends, and tell them how great things the Lord hath done for thee, and hath had compassion on thee.” Mark 5:19 People relate to people. If you try to make a presentation beyond what you are by the grace of God, then your presentation is lacking what it needs to substantiate itself. Pray for God to use YOU.
Our job is not to seek to “make the sale” ourselves, but to be the link and set before people “the open door” whereby they can come to hear and see for themselves: “Philip findeth Nathaneal, and saith unto him, We have found him, of whom Moses in the law, and the prophets, did write, Jesus of Nazareth, the son of Joseph. And Nathaneal said unto him, Can there any good thing come out of Nazareth? Philip saith unto him, Come and see.” John 1:45-46 We must not try to substitute human coercion for the miraculous work of God: “No man can come to me, except the Father which hath sent me draw him: and I will raise him up at the last day. It is written in the prophets, And they shall be all taught of God. Every man therefore that hath heard, and hath learned of the Father, cometh unto me.” John 6:44-45
Personal growth, blessings, and rewards come by being a doer.
SHARING
