Romans 10: 13 For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved.
14 How then shall they call on him in whom they have not believed? and how shall they believe in him of whom they have not heard? and how shall they hear without a preacher?
15 And how shall they preach, except they be sent? as it is written, How beautiful are the feet of them that preach the gospel of peace, and bring glad tidings of good things!
16 But they have not all obeyed the gospel. For Esaias saith, Lord, who hath believed our report?
17 So then faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God.
I Corinthians 9: 16 For though I preach the gospel, I have nothing to glory of: for necessity is laid upon me; yea, woe is unto me, if I preach not the gospel!…19 For though I be free from all men, yet have I made myself servant unto all, that I might gain the more…..
23 And this I do for the gospel’s sake, that I might be partaker thereof with you.
24 Know ye not that they which run in a race run all, but one receiveth the prize? So run, that ye may obtain.
25 And every man that striveth for the mastery is temperate in all things. Now they do it to obtain a corruptible crown; but we an incorruptible.
26 I therefore so run, not as uncertainly; so fight I, not as one that beateth the air:
27 But I keep under my body, and bring it into subjection: lest that by any means, when I have preached to others, I myself should be a castaway. (counterfeit)
Do you know Christ as your Savior? Do you treasure the gift of salvation that you have so freely been given? Do you look around you and agonize over the lost in the world? If you really believe the gospel and know that there is no hope for anyone unless they come to a saving faith in Jesus Christ; then why are you sitting contentedly in your own salvation without spreading the "good news"? If you heard tomorrow that everyone who asked would be pardoned from all debt and given $1,000,000.00, who would you tell? Yet, the eternity of all who are lost is hanging in the balance; and who do you tell? Are you daily exercising, studying and preparing your mind and your life for that opportunity to proclaim Christ to someone? If you love Christ with all your heart and soul, why would you not want the world to know about this great love? Are you like Paul compelled with a passion that necessitates your proclaiming His name so that if you didn’t you would grieve with great sorrow? Do you have a great passion for Christ and in that have a passion for the lost? "How shall they believe in him of whom they have not heard?" Nor do I mean that you go out and talk about Christ while at the same time you are unwilling to come under subjection to Christ, in your life. I must continuously lay down my life, study His Word, repent of my sins so that I might live the life which can draw men toward Christ? Can I live a life filled with selfishness, pride and unrepentant sin while proclaiming His name? Can my words be constantly destroyed by my example? Each morning I must be willing to undergo the Master’s shears (found in His word and prayer) and lay all that is left of self at the feet of the cross; so as not to be found a counterfeit. Only then can I hear His soft, gentle voice telling me what I am to say and to whom I must speak today?
A TALK WITH GOD
Oh, let me Lord delight in You
And lay all else I hold aside
For no desire could mean as much
As hear Your voice, to feel your touch
And in Your arms abide
I feel the safety of your arms
Surrounding me throughout each storm
And when the bitter winter wind
Would bid my very spirit bend
Your breath will keep me warm
Forgive me Lord, this fragile heart
Sometimes desires too much
Forgetting You are all I need
Then comes my tears, my plead
To stop and feel Your touch
I then can hear your gentle laugh
The love within Your voice
“My child I love you evermore
My gifts on you I freely pour
The best for you my choice”
Oh, Lord I want to stay right here
And sit here at Your feet
To never step away from You
And then I cannot lose my view
No chance for fear, defeat
“But child I ask then who would go
To tell the wounded broken heart
That I their lonely heart would mend
If not but you, who can I send?
If you refuse to start”
Then Father, Dear, I must say yes
To go and run Your bidding do
And You will cast aside my fears
Your hand will wipe away my tears
And keep my eyes on You
I know that You go with me now
You’re ever present in my heart
I feel Your joy arise within
I feel Your wondrous strength again
Your love will ne’er depart
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