REACHING OUT – TO THE NATIONS: BE A VESSEL OF USE [PREACH AND PRAY] FOR THE NATION GOOD!
“Nevertheless the FOUNDATION of God standeth sure, having this seal, The Lord KNOWETH them that are His. And, let everyone that NAMETH the name of Christ depart from iniquity. 20 But in a great house there are not only VESSELS of gold and of silver, but also of wood and of earth; and some to HONOUR, and some to DISHONOUR. 21 If a man therefore purge himself from these, he shall be a VESSEL unto HONOUR, SANCTIFIED, and MEET for the master’s use, and PREPARED unto every good work” 2 Timothy 2:19-21.
It’s time to be a VESSEL of USE and of CHANGE, and of CREATION and of INNOVATION in the KINGDOM – for the good and goodness of humanity – and it’s also time to stop being an ORNAMENT or an IDOL for whatever reasons if you must be relevant in the Kingdom cause of our God in Christ Jesus stead. You need to know of this truth, that it’s when we ARE doing life and living godly as a VESSEL in USE, that’s when we can keep the ENEMY and COHORTS at bay for the good of humanity – and in turn, we can then ADVANCE the good and goodness of others through the Kingdom cause of our God, and we can equally partake in God’s BLESSEDNESS, in Christ Jesus stead. Amen.
We live in a timeless timeline, that tells why we must be engaged relentlessly in the preaching of the Gospel to the known and the unknown, unto the ends of the earth. The preaching of the Gospel is God’s set opportunity to show forth His power for the good and goodness of Humans salvation. And it’s as we are faithfully preaching the Gospel that we put in motion the God default de facto for the end of the age and to bring back our King, our saviour and our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen.
“I am not ASHAMED of the GOSPEL, for it is the POWER of God for SALVATION [from His wrath and punishment] to everyone who believes [in Christ as Savior], to the Jew first and also to the Greek. [17] For in the GOSPEL the RIGHTEOUSNESS of God is REVEALED, both springing from faith and leading to faith [disclosed in a way that awakens more faith]. As it is written and forever remains written, “The just and upright shall live by faith” Romans 1:16-17/Amplified [Habakkuk 2:4]
“And this GOSPEL of the kingdom shall be PREACHED in all the WORLD for a witness unto all NATIONS; and then shall the end come” Matthew 24:14.
Therefore, be as vessel of God in use, let’s PRAY together after this PSALMIST in this act of PRAYER for the cause of the kingdom, thereby enhancing the good and goodness of humanity [mankind] in the world. So, while we preach let’s pray as the psalmist:
“O God, in mercy bless us; let your face beam with joy as you look down at us. 2 Send us around the world with the news of your saving power and your eternal plan for all mankind. 3 How everyone throughout the earth will praise the Lord! 4 How glad the nations will be, singing for joy because you are their King and will give true justice to their people! 5 Praise God, O world! May all the peoples of the earth give thanks to you. 6-7 For the earth has yielded abundant harvests. God, even our own God, will bless us. And peoples from remotest lands will worship him” Psalms 67/LB.
There’s the God’s LOVE that should persuade us and constrain us to ensure that we are relentless to PREACH the Gospel and to PRAY for the good of the nation, for mankind’s sake, on this side of the heavenly. This relentless Gospel preaching and praying is important and an essence as in the commission – GO YE! – until our risen Lord and Saviour will come.
“And Jesus came and spake unto them, saying, All POWER is given unto me in heaven and in earth. [19] GO YE therefore, and TEACH ALL NATIONS, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: [20] TEACHING them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you always, even unto the end of the world. Amen” Matthew 28:18-20.
“And he said unto them, GO YE into all the world, and PREACH the GOSPEL to every creature. [16] He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved; but he that believeth not shall be damned. [17] And these signs shall follow them that believe; In my name shall they cast out devils; they shall speak with new tongues; [18] they shall take up serpents; and if they drink any deadly thing, it shall not hurt them; they shall lay hands on the sick, and they shall recover. [19] So then after the Lord had spoken unto them, he was received up into heaven and sat on the right hand of God. [20] And they went forth, and PREACHED everywhere, the Lord working with them, and CONFIRMING THE WORD with SIGNS following. Amen” Mark 16:15-20.
There’s this God’s LOVE for the world of John 3:16 derivatives concept that I have come to know while in an expository opportunity that’s worth knowing as it’s written:
“For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life” John 3:16.
Herein is the derivates concept on John 3:16 in the following orders:
- For God:
It must ALWAYS be for God all matters of the Gospel. The Gospel is for the advancement of the kingdom of God to our self-gratification. It should always be FOR GOD– which means to PLEASE God. Any Ministry that prospers, are consequences of having for God purpose in mind.
- 2. God so LOVE:
This indicates that the Gospel being PREACHED is of the Holy Ghost driven affectionate love. It must always be LOVE driven ministries. It’s only on the basis of LOVE that a ministry prospers and succeeds. Compassion must be at the centre piece; it was a major factor in Christ Jesus ministry. Apostle Paul was constrained by love – [2 Corinthians 5:14; 1 Corinthians 13; Romans 5:5].
The spirit of LOVE makes the Gospel ministry work productively. And love must ALWAYS be within the Gospel as in this love driven concept but not limited:
- a. Love His commandments.
- b. Love His Work.
- c. Love the work of God.
- d.Love His people,
- e.Give your all in love to the work.
- f.Youcan’t forgive without love
- g.Youcan’t reconcile without love
- h. Nothingsucceedwithout love
- 3. The World:
Ministry must be Globalised. A global mindset. Not family level, not village, not by limited numbers in community. God loves the world – globally. This must be the Gospel driven purpose and concept in context.
- 4. God GAVE – LawofAvailability:
God gave His Son, His skills, His talent and His all. Giving is the proof of our sincerity. Law of giving makes you to give attention to diligent work. [Proverbs 22:29], and nothing works until you work. Meaning, you give attention to give whatever is within your endowments to the work.
- 5. God gave His “Only Son”:
That’s sacrifice, He gave His best in Life and Ministry. He gave His only without minding the consequences. The Gospel is on being able to make sacrifices – good time and challenging time.
- 6. Whosoever BELIEVES:
The Gospel requires Believing by Faith. One must ensure and be assured to Believe in God and believing in oneself and the work of the Gospel for it to have a productive result.
- 7. Everlasting life:
This speaks of the Higher life – The Law of impart and impact. The Gospel must have to be impactful because of the impart of the grace of God. And this the consequences of the Holy Spirit of impart and impact that’s at work in the Gospel. [Acts 10:38, John 4:19-30].
For you ARE God’s ambassador in Christ Jesus stead, representing the heavenly in earthly affairs. Ensure it from where you are today onto the ends of the earth.
“Yea, so have I strived to PREACH THE GOSPEL, not where Christ was NAMED, lest I should BUILD upon another MAN’S FOUNDATION: 21 but as it is written, To whom he was not spoken of, they shall see: and they that have not heard shall understand” Romans 15:21.
LET’S GO REACHING OUT – TO THE NATIONS – BE A VESSEL OF USE – TO PREACH AND PRAY- FOR THE NATION GOOD AND GOODNESS IN CHRIST JESUS STEAD. AMEN.
Thanks for taking time to personalised the prayer for the good and goodness of the nation [with your nation in mind], and for being as a vessel of God in use and of change, for your nation to innovate, explore and create and such like atmosphere to solve the human needs.
Be blessed in God’s grace and BLESSEDNESS as you go preaching and praying to advance the cause of the kingdom of our God and to keep the enemy and cohorts at bay.
SCRIPTURAL THOUGHTS WORTH PONDERING IN CONTEXT:
“For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. 17 For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved. 18 He that believeth on him is not condemned: but he that believeth not is condemned already, because he hath not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God” John 3:16-18.
“Therefore, IF ANY MAN be in Christ, he is a NEW CREATURE (CREATION): old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new. 18 And all things are of God, who hath reconciled us to himself by Jesus Christ, and hath given to us the ministry of reconciliation; 19 to wit, that God was in Christ, reconciling the world unto himself, not imputing their trespasses unto them; and hath COMMITTED UNTO US THE WORD OF RECONCILIATION. 20 NOW THEN WE ARE AMBASSADORS FOR CHRIST, as though God did beseech you by us: we pray you in Christ’s stead, be ye reconciled to God. 21 For he hath made him to be sin for us, who knew no sin; that we might be made the righteousness of God in him” 2 Corinthians 5:17-21.
“A WICKED MESSENGER falleth into mischief: but a FAITHFUL AMBASSADOR is HEALTH” Proverbs 13:17.
“Thus saith the Lord, thy redeemer, and he that formed thee from the womb, I am the Lord that maketh all things; that stretcheth forth the heavens alone; that spreadeth abroad the earth by myself; 25 that frustrateth the tokens of the liars, and maketh diviners mad; that turneth wise men backward, and maketh their knowledge foolish; 26 that CONFIRMETH the WORD of his SERVANT, and PERFORMETH the COUNSEL of his MESSENGERS . . .” Isaiah 44:24-28.
“And Jesus came and spake unto them, saying, All POWER is given unto me in heaven and in earth. [19] GO YE therefore, and TEACH ALL NATIONS, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: [20] TEACHING them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you always, even unto the end of the world. Amen” Matthew 28:18-20.
“And he said unto them, GO YE into all the world, and PREACH the GOSPEL to every creature. [16] He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved; but he that believeth not shall be damned. [17] And these signs shall follow them that believe; In my name shall they cast out devils; they shall speak with new tongues; [18] they shall take up serpents; and if they drink any deadly thing, it shall not hurt them; they shall lay hands on the sick, and they shall recover. [19] So then after the Lord had spoken unto them, he was received up into heaven and sat on the right hand of God. [20] And they went forth, and PREACHED everywhere, the Lord working with them, and CONFIRMING THE WORD with SIGNS following. Amen” Mark 16:15-20.
REV. CHUKIE MORSI