If I [can] speak in the tongues of men and [even] of angels, but have not love (that reasoning, intentional, spiritual devotion such as is inspired by God’s love for and in us), I am only a noisy gong or a clanging cymbal.
—1 Corinthians 13:1
Most of the things we devote our time and energy to are things that are currently passing away, things that will not last. We strive to make money, build businesses, achieve great accomplishments, be popular, own buildings, cars, and jewelry. We want to expand our minds and see the world, yet all of these things are temporal. They will all come to an end.
Only love never comes to an end. An act of love goes on and endures forever. Thankfully, God allows us to have a lasting impact when He asks us to love others. Henry Drummond says that “to love abundantly is to live abundantly, and to love forever is to live forever.” In order to “love abundantly” and “love forever,” I encourage you to first receive God’s love for you...then you can walk in love toward everyone else.
Prayer of Thanks: Father, I am grateful that I can live my life in such a way as to have a lasting impact.
Thank You for the power of love. Help me exercise that power and make an eternal impact by showing love to those around me today. Help me to always know what is truly important.
The Key to Reaching the Lost
by Dr. Paul Chappell
“After these things the Lord appointed other seventy also, and sent them two and two before his face into every city and place, whither he himself would come. Therefore said he unto them, The harvest truly is great, but the labourers are few: pray ye therefore the Lord of the harvest, that he would send forth labourers into his harvest.”
Luke 10:1–2
The most important task given to the followers of Jesus Christ is to take the gospel to the world. The value God places on this assignment is highlighted by the fact that the command, commonly called the Great Commission, appears at the conclusion of all four Gospel accounts, and then is repeated at the beginning of the book of Acts. However, though there is no question of the importance of the work of evangelism, an honest assessment requires us to admit that the admonition God gave Joshua near the end of his life, “There remaineth yet very much land to be possessed,” is still true today.
Why are we not making more progress with this important task? There are many reasons, but one of those is that there are not enough people actively sharing the gospel. Though it is important to work to reach the lost, the first thing Jesus commanded was for us to pray for more laborers. One of the results of this kind of prayer is that it motivates us to be faithful in our witness as well.
Indeed, the harvest of souls is great. There are billions of people around the world who have not yet even heard the gospel. A Christian with a true concern for the lost and for the work of God will pray that more people will respond to the command of Christ to share the gospel with others.
Luke 10:1–2
The most important task given to the followers of Jesus Christ is to take the gospel to the world. The value God places on this assignment is highlighted by the fact that the command, commonly called the Great Commission, appears at the conclusion of all four Gospel accounts, and then is repeated at the beginning of the book of Acts. However, though there is no question of the importance of the work of evangelism, an honest assessment requires us to admit that the admonition God gave Joshua near the end of his life, “There remaineth yet very much land to be possessed,” is still true today.
Why are we not making more progress with this important task? There are many reasons, but one of those is that there are not enough people actively sharing the gospel. Though it is important to work to reach the lost, the first thing Jesus commanded was for us to pray for more laborers. One of the results of this kind of prayer is that it motivates us to be faithful in our witness as well.
Indeed, the harvest of souls is great. There are billions of people around the world who have not yet even heard the gospel. A Christian with a true concern for the lost and for the work of God will pray that more people will respond to the command of Christ to share the gospel with others.
Today’s Growth Principle:
Prayer is not a substitute for evangelism, but a necessary prerequisite for it.
An Act of Love Endures Forever
by Joyce Meyer - posted May 14, 2017If I [can] speak in the tongues of men and [even] of angels, but have not love (that reasoning, intentional, spiritual devotion such as is inspired by God’s love for and in us), I am only a noisy gong or a clanging cymbal.
—1 Corinthians 13:1
Most of the things we devote our time and energy to are things that are currently passing away, things that will not last. We strive to make money, build businesses, achieve great accomplishments, be popular, own buildings, cars, and jewelry. We want to expand our minds and see the world, yet all of these things are temporal. They will all come to an end.
Only love never comes to an end. An act of love goes on and endures forever. Thankfully, God allows us to have a lasting impact when He asks us to love others. Henry Drummond says that “to love abundantly is to live abundantly, and to love forever is to live forever.” In order to “love abundantly” and “love forever,” I encourage you to first receive God’s love for you...then you can walk in love toward everyone else.
Prayer of Thanks: Father, I am grateful that I can live my life in such a way as to have a lasting impact.
Thank You for the power of love. Help me exercise that power and make an eternal impact by showing love to those around me today. Help me to always know what is truly important.
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